It's Challenge Time at Crafty Ribbons :P

Wow, it's that time again for the Button Team over at the Crafty Ribbons challenge blog!

I have used the Retro Cars ribbon to create a nice and simple #1 Father card that also hold a gift card ;)

I created this longer card to match the ribbon, so no sketch followed this time :)  The ribbon didn't allow it.  I know, excuses, excuses, lol.

I also used the handmade ribbon, and added it to the back of the popped-up sentiment :)

Lastly, I created the pocket out of one part of the ribbon panel, perfectly fits a gift card!  What dad wouldn't like a gift card to his favorite handy-man store, sports store, or other fun he-man sort of place?

I hope that since you are reading this post, you have come from the Crafty Ribbons challenge blog, and that means you are going to join us!  Hope to see you there!

New Release Day at My Whimsical Little World **Wink Wink

It is sadly my last post as a Guest Designer for My whimsical Little World.  But...stay tuned for some good news ;)

So, for my last post as Guest Designer...I give you Wink Girl.  She was a blast to color and put on a nice bright card.

Wink Girl by My Whimsical World

 I colored her up using Copics and Prismacolor Premiere Pencils in the following colors:

Hair:  Copics YR24
PC943, 945, 946
Skin:  Copics E000
PC927, 939, 1029
Shirt:  Copics R24
PC925, 937
Vest:  Copics RV00
PC993, 994
Pants:  Copics B00
PC1022, 1027
Shoes:  Copics E13
PC997, 946, 948

Wink Girl by My Whimsical World

For more awesome images, please visit the MWLW Etsy shop!

And...now...for...the...good news I hinted about, lol

Starting July 1st, MWLW will be starting a challenge and challenge blog!  You can find the new blog here.  Come and join us!

Just Because with Crafty Ribbons

Number 5 in my self-challenge is an inspiration post for Crafty Ribbons :)  The sketch for this one is from pagemaps.com and you can find all of their June 2011 card maps here.

I created a Just because card for Crafty Ribbons using some French Viscose Lace, Cotton Lace, Birds Grosgrain Ribbon and the Just Because sentiment ribbon.

I also used the little flower from the Inkadinkadoo Mindscapes Stamp Set to create the background.  I used the Mahogany distress inks and some brown Recollections ink to stamp the flowers.  I also stamped some on scraps and then cut them out and popped them up with dimensional adhesives:)  Lastly, I added some Recollections (from Michaels) adhesive disco ball bling to the centers of the popped up flowers :)

This was a fun card to make, and so easy when you follow a sketch :)

If you are looking for any ribbon, you really should visit the Ribbon Emporium.  They have some really fantastic ribbons to look through.  They also have lace and buttons!

My Whimsical Little World Freebie Cupcake Image.

My Whimsical Little World gives away a freebie in their newsletter every month.  Lately it's all about cupcakes, and I'm good with that.  Who doesn't love a little bit of cupcake?

May Freebie by My Whimsical Little World

 This was such a fun image to color.  I followed a sketch and I would love to be able to give credit to the sketch designer, but in between moving and such I have misplaced the credentials, I am incredibly sorry :(

I colored this fun image with my Copics, Prismacolor Brush Markers and Prismacolor Premiere Pencils in the following colors:
Icing:  PB23
PC1082
Cake: E47
PC946, 948
Wrapper:  E21
PC997, 939, 1082
Ribbon:  Y21
PC1012, 942, 943

May Freebie by My Whimsical Little World

To find many more awesome and fun images to color, please visit the MWLW Etsy Shop here :)

Don't forget, good news coming up!

Sitting With Teddy, from The Paper Nest Dolls

This is such a sweet image I couldn't resist doing it up as an extra project ;)  This is Sitting with Teddy by The Paper Nest Dolls.  Christine's images just keep getting sweeter and sweeter!

Sitting with Teddy by The Paper Nest Dolls

 I colored her with my Prismacolor Brush Markers, Prismacolor Premiere pencils and Copic Markers in the following colors:

Dress:  BV000
PC956, 1008, 932
Bench:  PB89
PC1082, 1076
Teddy:  PB172
PC946, 948
Hair:  Y21
PC915, 942, 1034, 943
Skin:  PC927, 939, 1029

Sitting with Teddy by The Paper Nest Dolls

You can find this and so many more awesome images by Christine Paperdolls here at their online shop.

Don't forget about the monthly challenges, they start on the first Monday of every month, and you can find the challenge posts here on the challenge blog, come and join us!

Sweet new release from My Whimsical Little World

It's  new release day at My Whimsical Little World again :)  I colored up this sweet "Sympathy" girl this week using Copics and Prismacolor Pencils.  I also followed a sketch from Inkstains with Roni, which you can find here.

I am super sick this week, good thing I like to work ahead and had these all done up :)  This was a great image to color, and looks fabulous on a card...sweet, and yet classy.  Perfect for a sympathy or thinking of you card.

Sympathy by My Whimsical Little World

I colored her in the following colors:
Hair:  Copics E15
PC946, 948
Skin:Copics E000
PC927, 939, 1029
Dress:Copics Y21, E97
PC1033, 943, 942, 1034
Greens:YG03
PC908

Sympathy by My Whimsical Little World

 To find this and other awesomely fabulous images to create with and color, visit the Etsy shop for MWLW and peruse a bit!  You're guaranteed to find something you're looking for ;)

Don't forget, in July MWLW will be starting a monthly challenge and blog!  You can find it here :)

Time for Some Tea?

I am falling in love with the watercolor pencils, and if you notice in my projects lately, I have been using them quite a bit, lol.  This project for Quick Creations uses the Time for Tea Ponytail clear stamp image, and I have colored her with the Prima WC pencils.

I used paper from the Prima "Princess" paper pad, and flowers from Kaisercraft :)

I really like how this card turned out, a different kind of layout for me, but I will definitely try this again :)

I have linked all the products that you can find in Noelle's shop for your convenience and I encourage you to visit the challenge blog and try for your chance to win a great prize from the Quick Creations shop :)

Use my special code in the online shop for a discount!  The code is LEAH10

Noelle is also having an inventory clearance sale right now!  Go to the Quick Creations Online Shop to check it out!

Ballgown Inspiration with The Paper Nest Dolls

My inspiration this week for The Paper Nest Dolls is a Hello card using Ballgown Ella from the Fairytale Collection.  You can find her here in the online shop :)

Isn't she just the cutest?  I know I know, I say that about all of them.  BUT they are all so sweet!

Ballgown Ella by The Paper Nest Dolls

 I colored her using my Copics and Prismacolor Premiere Pencils in the following colors:

Hair:  Copics - Y21
PC1012, 942, 945
Skin:  Copics - E000
PC927, 939, 1029
Dress:  Copics - R20
PC1092, 1031, 937
Gloves:  PC1060 for shading :)

Ballgown Ella by The Paper Nest Dolls

This will be number 4 in my sketch self-challenge.  I have again used a card map from pagemaps.com, from their June 2011 maps pdf :)

If you are looking to add to your rubber stamp collection, you really should visit The Paper Nest Dolls online shop :)  You will find plenty to knock into your cart, even if it is accidentally ;P

And don't forget about the monthly challenge on the challenge blog.  It's always Anything Goes and always begins on the first Monday of every month.  Hope to see you there :)

How about a little Pollycraft?

This week for my project for Quick Creations, Noelle asked me to use the CC Design's Pollycraft rubber stamp "Queenie".  This is my first Pollycraft project and she was fun to do :)  I colored her with my copics and Prismacolor Pencils and you can find my colors listed below :)

I colored Queenie by basing with my copics.  I use my Prismacolor Premiere Pencils for shading and details, as I can't seem to get the hang of blending with the alcohol markers :P  Perhaps I just haven't taken enough time to learn, hahaha.  Trust me, there just isn't enough hours in a day to learn all the things I want to learn :P  But you will notice that over the next few weeks, I will be trying different mediums as I learn them :)

Here are my colors:

Crown - CopicsY21, PC942
Shoes and Hair - Copics E13, PC943
Skin - Copics E00, PC939, 1080
Wings - Copics BG15, PC905
Dress - Copics RV13, RV09, PC994, 1030

I also used the CC Designs Cutters Vine Die, and Imaginisce "Little Princess" paper from the 6 x 6 paper pad.  I have kept this one fairly simple, but added a hand made background paper, that I made using my Prima Watercolor Pencils :)  Woohoo, new technique ;)

Stay tuned for more creations from me with Quick Creations, and also don't forget to check out the monthly challenges over on the challenge blog :)  You can also find Quick Creations on Facebook and Instagram!  See you soon!

Use my special code in the online shop for a discount!  The code is LEAH10

Congratulations with My Whimsical Little World's New Release :)

It's new release day at My Whimsical Little World!  And for today's project I have used the new image called "Hello", although I just call him nerd boy :)  He is cuute.

I have colored him up with my Prismacolor Brush markers, Copics, and my Prismacolor Premiere pencils, but forgot to write everything down! lol.  With the move, everything has been crazy busy, especially now that I'm back at work, and commuting everyday.

Please, please, please forgive me ?

Paola usually releases at least two new images every Monday, so make sure you check back here often to see them!  Pay special attention to the MWLW blog for special news and a DT call!  You know you want to try out...don't just stand there...DO IT!!!!!!!!

Crafty Ribbons Inspiration :)

My Crafty Ribbons Inspiration piece this week is another sweet headband using the Animal Cuddles - Bunny ribbon, some cotton ribbon, and also some pink satin ribbon (from my stash :)

I used a Kanzashi style technique to make the flowers on this headband.  This technique is so much fun to create.  And I always have fun with ribbon and colors ;)

I love to learn new techniques and try new things.  If you have a request or suggestion, why not leave me a comment and tell me about it?  I would love to hear from you :)

If you're looking for awesome ribbon, come and check out the varied selection at Crafty Ribbons :)

It's New Release Day at The Paper Nest Dolls!

It's new release day at The Paper Nest Dolls!  OMG!  Christine has been a busy little bee...aside from the gorgeousness of May's releases, you should see the ones for June!  Swoon!  I can't wait to color them all up!

This is Toy Car Justin, and you can find him in The Paper Nest Dolls online shop under "new arrivals'.  Go there right now to see all of the super sweet new images from Christine!  And you can see more inspiration using the new releases on the blog :)

Toy Car Justin by The Paper Nest Dolls

A Special Card for Mother's Day

My project for Quick Creations this week, is a special card for Mother's Day.  Noelle asked me to make a card using the Whimsy Rubber Stamp Fistful of Flowers by Crissy Armstrong :)

I colored her up with my Prismacolor Premiere Pencils on vellum in the following colors:

Hair - PC943, 944, 946
Skin - PC927, 939, 1029
Bows/Pants - PC1027, 901
Shirt - PC914, 916, 1034
Flowers - PC930, 1030
Greens - PC1096, 908

I made the large flower myself using the Tim Holtz Alterations die, and added paper flowers from recollections, as well as adhesive rhinestones and ribbon.  The vellum is cut with the Spellbinder's Floral Ovals die and backed with white card stock.  The background paper is from the American Crafts Dear Lizzy "Serendipity" 6 x 6 paper pad.

This card turned out so sweet, I just love it.  I have linked all the products that you can find in Noelle's online shop at Quick Creations.  And don't forget to come to the Challenge blog to join in the monthly challenges.

Use my special code in the online shop for a discount!  The code is LEAH10

Noelle is having a sale!  Check it out!

I am a Guest designer at My Whimsical Little World This Month!

I am so honored to be asked to be a Guest Designer for My Whimsical Little World.  When Paola asked me, I'm pretty sure I did a little jig :)  So I will be creating a project with a new release every Monday in May, and here is my first:

You Got This by My Whimsical Little World

 This image is called You Got This and you can find it here :)  I am new to guy cards, lol, so I had a hard time finding the right sentiment for this.  Of course I could have computer-generated one to my liking, but it's nice to use a stamp on a small space to match :)

You Got This by My Whimsical Little World

 I colored him with my Copics, Prismacolor Brush Markers and my Prismacolor Premiere Pencils in the following colors:

Hair:  Copics - E99
PC943, 945, 946
Skin:Copics - E000
PC927, 939, 1029
Shirt:  Copics - YG63
PC1097, 988
Pants:  Copics - B34
PC1022, 1101, 901
Shoes:  Prisma - PB112
PC1060, 1061, 935

You Got This by My Whimsical Little World

Of course, I followed a sketch for this card, only the ones on the Pagemap pdf didn't fit with a guy stamp.  So I CASed one from Pinterest that is also on Split Coast Stampers by Stampin' Nana.

My Whimsical Little World has so many cute images...if you would like to purchase this image or any of their others, please visit the Etsy shop :)

Beary Sweet Friend with The Paper Nest Dolls

Hello again :)  It's me, coming to show you my challenge project for The Paper Nest Dolls.  This rubber stamp image is called Beary Sweet friend and she is from the Fairytale Collection.  She was a joy to color, but those ringlets...I tell ya!

Beary Sweet Friend by The Paper Nest Dolls

I colored her with my Copics, Prismacolor Brush Markers and Prismacolor Pencils in the following colors:
Hair:  Copics - E13
PC943, 945, 946
Skin:  Copics - E000
PC927, 939, 1029
Bows:  Copics - Y21
PC1012, 942, 1034
Teddy:  Copics - E70
PC1083, 1072, 1076
Dress:  Copics - Y21, BG15  Prisma - PB4
PC992, 905, 1072, 1012, 942, 1034, 924, 925, 937
Shoes:  Copics - E99
PC945, 946, 935

Beary Sweet Friend by The Paper Nest Dolls

Aaand of course, this is another in my self challenge to follow the sketches from pagemaps.com :)  This is number 3 in my challenge.

If you would like to purchase this rubber stamp or any of the other super duper cute stamps, please visit the online store :)  And don't forget about the monthly challenge on the challenge blog!