Monday, January 30, 2012

Edwin Has Stolen My Heart

My order of Magnolia stamps finally arrived from 7 Kids College Fund store.  It is such a pleasure to receive real mail (not just the junk) when there is a package.  I couldn't resist picking up a few of the new collection for Spring.




Having three sons kinda makes me partial to the male oriented stamps and cards.  I used the Mojo Monday sketch to create this manly (boyish) card.


Card Recipe:
Images: Edwin with Stolen Heart
Paper: Very Vanilla, My Minds Eye Sunshine
Markers/Inks: Copic - E01, E02, E31, E33, E35, R83, R85, C1, C3, C5, YR20, Y02, Y08, Adirondack Aqua, Lettuce, Ginger
Embellishments: Sizzix leaves, Wild Orchard flower, ED Success Retro Flower punch, Ribbon, Spellbinders Grand Scalloped Circles




Challenges for this card:




Have a great day!
NancyD
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Sunday, January 29, 2012

Mother and Child

Today we announced the winners of the first challenge over at Craft a Scene.  With so many wonderful scenes to choose from, it was difficult to select just three.  Hop over to Craft a Scene and have a look and don't forget to leave a little love for the winners.


My card today features more of the new stamps I purchased from Sutter and Repeat Impressions. I wanted to feature the Whitetail Doe and Fawn (4218W) somehow and I think the Spill (G-1708) and Grand Teton Reflections (H-1629) does the trick.


This project was an effort in masking to make all the images stay where they belonged.  The bottom of the Grand Tetons fit perfectly as the top of the Spill.  I added the Stampscapes Tree Trunk Trio (088F) to frame it all in. The Our Daily Bread Designs Scripture Collection 6 added just the sentiment I needed.


Card Recipe:
Images: Repeat Impressions Whitetail Doe and Fawn (4218W), Sutter Stamps Spill (G-1708) and Grand Teton Reflections (H-1629), Stampscapes Tree Trunk Trio (088F) and Sedge Filler (251C), ODBD Scripture Collection 6,
Paper: Glossy White, SU Soft Suede, So Saffron
Markers/Ink: Adirondack Meadow, Lettuce, Ginger, Stream, Aqua, Cloudy Blue, Sail Boat Blue, Distress Forest Moss, Brushed Cordoroy, Copics E21, E25 for the deer
Embellishments: Eyelet Outlet Brad Deer Head, Craft Ribbon




Challenges for this card:




Thanks for stopping by!
NancyD
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

True Love Birds

My card for Digital Delights this week features Wendy's Wonderful Love Birds image.  I used this really great paper from Kaiser Kraft because of the Eiffel Tower, birds and butterflies.  


This year (in September) will be my 35 wedding anniversary and this image makes me think of the love and connection that I have with my husband - truly love birds!


Card Recipe:
Images: Digital Delights Love Birds
Paper: Bazzill pink, Kaiser Kraft Bonjour paper pack
Markers/Ink: Distress Spun Sugar, Copics - BG11, BG13, BG15, Y02, Y06, Y08, Y17, R81, R83, R85
Embellishments: Basic Grey pearl brad, Really Reasonable Ribbon, Pin from my scrapbook store, Spellbinders Label Eighteen



Challenges for this card:


Be sure and take a look at what the wonderful Design Team has come up with for your inspiration.  And then hop over to the Delightful Challenges site and check out this weeks challenge - Valentines anything goes!


Have a great day!
NancyD
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Monday, January 23, 2012

Critter Sketch - Snowy Hearts

Here's a new card for the Critter Sketch challenge this week.  The challenge is to use 3 embellishments.


Our sponsor for the month is Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps and I am using her very cute Bella da Snowlady.  For my three embellishments I used a ribbon, pearls and a button heart.




Card Recipe:
Images: Robyn's Fetish Bella da Snowlady, inside the card is Stampin Up Happy Birthday from 2001
Paper: Kaiser Craft Chanteuse Collection, Whisper White, Bazzill sparkly pink
Markers/Inks: Distress Worn Lipstick, Copics - R81, R83, R85, Y38, C1, E23, E25, E27
Embellishments: Stickles, Michael's button, SU pearls strips, craft store ribbon, Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Rectangle, inside is Die-Namics decorative doily


Here is my card inside:


Challenges for this card:
Hop over to the Critter Sketch challenge blog and check out all the design team creations.

Have a great Monday!
NancyD
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Sunday, January 22, 2012

Wolves in the Country

I received two packages in the mail this week from my purchasing frenzy after Christmas. I found a few scenic stamping companies that I just had to try.  Here is my first card with some of my new stamps.


I made this card with Wolf Outing H-1674 from Sutter Stamps and Mountains 28L from Beeswax.  I really needed a set of mountains that we a little like the rolling hills in California where I am from.  I couldn't resist this great wolf family.  Kind of reminds me of a story my second son told after a recent hunting trip.  I plan to send him this card for some encouragement.


General Instructions:

  • I started out stamping the wolves in the foreground with Momento Black and then made a mask with the same image.  
  • I stamped the mountains with London Fog.
  • I stamped the Tree Duo and Fir Row with Distress Forest Moss.
  • I added the two larger trees on either side of the wolves.  I wanted them to be behind the wolves a bit and the mask came in very handy here.
  • Then I added the grasses around the legs and base of the trees.
  • Coloring the image was a real challenge for me.  I am still learning how to use the Stylus and getting ink where I want it is still to be learned! I added Meadow and Lettuce to the ground and a little to the mountains.
  • I added Ginger and Butterscotch to the mountain area because in California the hills are only green for a short time (if there is rain). I also added some Ginger at the base of the trees.
  • I used Aqua as a base on the sky and then added some highlights with Cloudy Blue.
  • The wolves were the toughest part.  I started with Slate and then added Pebble for highlights.  When I was done it looked all one color (mostly). After letting it dry for a while I used the gel pen to bring out some of the white areas on the faces.


Card Recipe:
Images: Wolf Outing H-1674 from Sutter Stamps and Mountains 28L from Beeswax, Stampscapes Tree Duo 085A, Fir Row 243A,Sedge Filler 251C, Grass from Art Impressions, two larger trees in the foreground from Stampscapes Nature Sheet #1.
Paper: SU Old Olive, craft black, Graphic 45 Fashionista Collection
Inks: Momento Black and London Fog, Adirondack Meadow, Lettuce, Aqua, Cloud Blue, Ginger, Butterscotch, Pebble, Slate, Distress Forest Moss, White Gel Pen
Embellishments: Spellbinders dies to cut the window


Challenges for this card:

Have a wonderful Sunday!
NancyD
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Friday, January 20, 2012

Thanks Little Tiger

Here is another card for my box going to Send A Smile For Kids.  They need all kinds of cards, birthday, thank you, Valentines, etc for the kids to give to others and for the staff to give to the kids and families.


This series has included an elephant and a turtle all from Digital Delights.

Card Recipe:
Images: Digital Delights Timmy the Tiger, Ticket Sentiments
Paper: Michael's black, craft green, Bo Bunny Zoology Collection
Markers/Inkd: Destress Forest Moss, Copics - YR16, YR68, YR14, YR09, YR02, C10
Embellishments: Prima Pearls, Wood button, Die-Namics Fresh Grass, SU Early Espresso Twine, Sizzix Folder


Challenges for this card:


I am keeping up with my New Year's resolution to decorate the inside of my cards!


Have a great day!
NancyD

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Thank You with Digital Delights

My card for Digital Delights this week features Wendy's new Thank you flowerpot image.  It is a wonderful image and I couldn't wait to create something with it.


Card Recipe:
Images: Digital Delights Thank you flowerpot
Paper: SU new In Color, Kaiser Kraft Magic Happens paper pack
Markers/Ink: Distress Dusty Concord, Copics - GB11, Y25, BV000, BV00, YG23, YG25, E23, Y08, TY14. C1. R81, R83, R85
Embellishments: Kaiser Kraft Pearls Flourish, Really Reasonable Ribbon, Stamprs.com lace, SU pearls, Spellbinders Label Four


Challenges for this card:
Be sure and take a look at what the wonderful Design Team has come up with for your inspiration.  And then hop over to the Delightful Challenges site and check out this weeks challenge - Vintage!


Have a great day!
NancyD
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