A Little Holiday Fairy Twinkles with make it Crafty :)

I have had this image colored for a while, and finally managed to get her on a card.  I love to do some different images every now and then, and this image was perfect :)  This is Fairy Twinkles from Make it Crafty.  I believe it was a freebie for a coloring challenge a while back, but I didn't get it finished in time, lol, go figure...thanks Zoe!

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

Hair:  YR00
PC997, 1082, 946, 948, 935
Skin:  E000
PC927, 939, 1029
Bows:  Y21
PC923, 925, 937
Wings:  YG03, R20, E01
PC1005, 911, 908
Dress:  R20
PC923, 925, 937, 1050, 1052
Shoes:  E01
997, 1082

To finish her off I used paper from the Wild Rose Studio Annabelle's Christmas 6 x 6 paper pack.

You can find this and many other awesome images at Make it Crafty, I especially love the flower digis and hope to see more of them soon :)  Thanks for visiting!

My Whimsical Little World Inspiration :)

Hello everyone, it's inspiration time at My Whimsical Little World Challenge Blog.

I have chosen to show this funny character, her name is Little Miss Grumpy :)

Hahaha, I thought she was so cute and has some character and attitude for sure!

I colored her using my Copic markers and Prismacolor Pencils in the following colors:

Skin:  Copics E000
PC927, 939, 1029
Hair:  Copics E13
PC945, 946, 935
Dress:  Copics R20, E53
PC941, 947, 948, 1052, 911, 908, 930, 1029
Shoes:  Copics E13
PC945, 946, 935

I completed this card using paper from the Cosmo Cricket Tea for Two 6 x 6 paper pad, and some colorful sequins.  A clean and simple card that gets the 'grumpy' message across, lol!

Please come and visit ut over at the My Whimsical Little World Challenge Blog, where the challenge theme is always Anything Goes and always starts on the first day of the month.  You can find more MWLW images at the Etsy shop, where I'm sure more than one of these cute characters just might happen to 'fall' into your shopping cart :)

My Whimsical Little World Ballerina

I have chosen to color up this sweet little ballerina from Paola at My Whimsical Little World.  She is so cute, I knew you would love her for some colorful inspiration!

Yes, sigh, she has an accidental birthmark, lol, but I just couldn't bear throwing her out. So I used her in this bright and cheery card anyways.  She has a birthmark, that's my story and I'm sticking to it lol!

I colored her with my Copic markers and Prismacolor Pencils, a nd paired her with patterned paper from Simple Stories' DIY Boutique 6 x 6 paper pad.  I also used a sketch from Mojo Monday!

You can find this cutie pie in Paola's Etsy shop.  Don't forget to come and enter the very first MWLWchallenge over on the new challenge blog starting in July!

Call me Maybe?

It's new release day at My Whimsical Little World, and you know what that means?  Yes!  A fabulous new digital image!  This fun guy is great for a male themed card, for any occasion!  I have chosen to just say hello, but you really could use this for a birthday or Father's Day as well!

Paola just keeps plugging out the cute images, and this was no exception.  I love that she gives us so many boy images.  It really helps me build up my stash of boy cards!  Thanks Paola!

I have colored this guy with my Prismacolor markers, Prismacolor Pencils and my Copics.  And paired him with some Carta Bella Boy Oh Boy patterned paper from their 6 x 6 paper pad.

I even fussy-cut some of the stars from a scrap and included them as well.  This paper was perfect for this image :)

You can find this image in Paola's Etsy shop, where she sells a bunch of cute images.  Stay tuned every Monday for new releases, and get ready for the new challenge blog coming in July!

It's New Release Day for My Whimsical Little World

It's new release day over at My Whimsical Little World.  I have colored up this sweet graduation girl in a faux charcoal technique using Prismacolor Pencils and Odorless Mineral spirits.  What a great technique to learn and try.

With Graduation ceremonies coming up soon, she is the perfect image to play with :)  I really enjoyed this image, and playing with a new technique makes it even more fun :)

I used only Black (935) and White (938) Prismacolor Pencils along with OMS to create this coloring project.  I also used paper from Ki-Modern Elegance 6 x 6 paper pad from Hampton Art, and follow this sketch.

Don't forget!  We will be starting a new Challenge blog in July!  What a great reason to start finding your favorite MWLW images and having them fall into your shopping cart, lol.  You know you want to :P

You can find Paola's fun images here in her etsy shop.  You can also find MWLW on Facebook and on Instagram too, as well as Pinterest :()

Lucy Loo - Hair on Top from The East Wind

I have been crazy busy, and during this time, I managed to color one of Unky's newer releases...Lucy Loo - Hair on Top :)  She is just such a cool image to color and create with (as are all of Unky's images).  Unky seems to be able to create these beautiful and yet so totally original images that exude grace and individuality.  This one does not disappoint for sure.

I colored her using my Copics, Prismacolor Art Markers and Prismacolor Pencils in the following colors:

Skin:  Copics E000
PC927, 939, 1029
Hair:  PB108
PC935, 938
Fan/Ribbon:Copics BG10
PC992, 1006, 907, 938
Flowers:  Copics R20
PC1092, 1081

I used paper from Michael's, in one of their $3.00 bins, and i found a sketch here that I really liked and followed it loosely.

Unky Lastrange has many gorgeous images to color on her Etsy site, including this one.  Don't forget to find us on Facebook and Instagram as well!

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!

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!

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 :)

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!!!!!!!!

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 :)

The East Wind Newsletter Freebie

It's April 1st, and do you know what that means???  It's newsletter freebie day at The East Wind!  If you haven't signed up for the newsletter yet, go here right now and get it done :)

This month's newsletter freebie is Aurora Summer Breeze and she is dreamy.

Aurora Summer Breeze by The East Wind

 I colored this beauty with my Prismacolor Premiere Pencils in the following colors:

Skin - PC927, 939, 1029
Hair - PC1070, 1072, 1074, 1076, 935
Lips - PC1014, 1029
Eyes - PC1096, 908, 935
Dress - PC1089, 1096, 908, 938
Flowers - PC1043

Aurora Summer Breeze by The East Wind

You can find many more awesome images from The East Wind over at the Etsy shop :)  Don't forget to join in the Facebook Challenges and find TEW on Instagram too!

Some serious WOW from The East Wind

OK, so this new image from The East Wind has some serious WOW factor to it....are you ready?

Introducing The East Wind's Hair Heaven Rose Garden!

OK, really, what can I say about this image that you haven't already figured out?  It's GAH-OR-GOUSSSS!!!!!

This was such a stunning image in black and white, lol, I couldn't help but color her in black and white.  Well, alright, I actually only colored her in white, lol...on black cardstock.

I only used one colored pencil for this image, and yes, it was a Prismacolor Premiere, white PC938.  And I say was...because I used up a whole white pencil on this piece.  But it was so worth it :)  I will definitely do her again soon, this time in color and I already have her printed out on kraft and white card stock.

If you would like to purchase this digital image you can find her on The East Wind website as well as in the Etsy shop!  Don't forget to find TEW on Facebook and Instagram!

New Release from Rosey Hearts!

I have a super fun new release for you today from Rosey Hearts.  These guys are called The Creeps and are available in the Rosey hearts Etsy Shop :)  There are two more creeps, that you can see here on Sandie's blog :)

This is The Creeps - Bunz:

And this is The Creeps - Eddie:

These guys were a little intimidating for me, lol, they came way out of my comfort zone, but of course I fell madly in love with them, and plan on doing the other two to match :)

I colored these guys using my Prismacolor pencils in the following colors:

Purples - PC956, 932
Greens - PC913, 908
Yellows - PC915, 942
Black - PC935
Blues - PC906, 901
Greys - PC1059, 1065
Browns - PC1085, 1082

There is also a new challenge blog set up for monthly challenges, here, on the Rosey hearts Challenge Blog.  You can also find Rosey Hearts on facebook :)

Inky's Happy Easter!

Good morning everyone!  I have an inspiration post today featuring Easter Bunny Monkey and the Happy Easter Banner from Inky Impressions.  I seem to be on a bit of a CAS kick lately, but it's all good.  I always learn something new with every new card I make :)

I colored these sweet images with me Prismacolor Premiere Pencils, and then layered it with a white dry-embossed card, some flowers and of course a little ribbon...what's card without ribbon right? lol

You can find tons more cute images in digital and rubber form in the Inky Impressions online store, and don't forget about the challenge blog where they hold weekly challenges!

Lucy Loo - Being Lucy with The East Wind

I had some fun and a learning experience with this image called Lucy Loo - Being You from The East Wind :)

Lucy Loo - Being Lucy by The East Wind

The fun part of this project was definitely in the coloring, and so was the learning experience!  I stepped out of my comfort zone and tried her eyes the way Unky might do them, lol.  So maybe they're not quite as good as Unky's but, I really like the overall effect:)

You can purchase this awesome image, as well as so many more on The East Wind Etsy store, a nd you can visit The East Wind website for more inspiration.  Don't forget to find The East Wind on Facebook and on Instagram!

New Release for The East Wind - Aurora - Siesta II

Wow, this is such a super fun image from Unky Lastrange of The East Wind.  She just looks so peaceful, I had to try her in watercolors :)

I need a ton more practice with this medium, but I like how this one turned out.

You can find this and many more awesome original images in The East Wind Etsy shop :)  Or visit The East Wind website, Facebook page, or find them on Instagram!  Unky is always showing off her mega-talent and I love to see her new images :)  There are also challenges on the Facebook page, so definitely check that out!

Summer Dreams CAS with Make it Crafty

Make it Crafty is having a CAS Design Team Call!

And of course, I am all over that! LOL!

So I chose a digital image called "Summer Dreams" from the Make it Crafty website and played around with it a bit :)  I love to use my Silhouette Studio Design Software to manipulate digital images, and this one worked out just as I planned it in my head.

Summer Dreams by Make it Crafty

 I printed her on white card stock, and then used a framed embossing folder from Darice.  I colored her with my Prismacolor Premiere Pencils in the following colors:

Hat:  PC1085, 945, 948
Hat band:  PC1026, 1078, 931
Hair:  PC935
Skin:  PC927, 939, 1029
Eyes:  PC1103, 901, 1060

For the background, I watercolored, using my Stampin' Up Stamp'n Write markers in Daffodil Delight and Tempting Turqouise, along with my Tim Holtz Distress Markers in Worn Lipstick and Stormy Sky.

The sentiment is computer generated, and adhered using dimensional adhesives, and lastly, I added some adhesive transparent disco ball shapes to add some sparkle :)

Summer Dreams by Make it Crafty

There are so many awesome images on the Make it Crafty website, and I would love to try  all of them.  It is such a tough decision to make when shopping there :P

I wish everyone good luck, and don't forget to check out the challenges on the MitC blog, as well as their wonderful design team member makes :)

Hairnest by The East Wind - New Release :)

I have a new release for you today from The East Wind!  Are you ready?  It's another fabulous digital image from Unky Lastrange. This image is called "Hairnest" and it is another awesome and unique image.  You can find this image and a lot more of these very unique images in The East Wind Etsy shop or visit The East Wind website and blog to see more!

Isn't she cute?  I love the simplicity of this image and I found it really lends itself to a nature or rustic themed project.   I colored this image with my Prismacolor Premiere colored pencils in the following colors:
Birds:  PC1025, 901
Hair:  PC915, 1034, 947
Skin:  PC927, 939, 1029
Eyes:  PC913, 908
Lips:  PC1092, 1029
Nest:  PC1084, 948, 945

I have used a simple single card base for this card and added a flap under the image to hold the sentiment. 

This sentiment immediately came to mind when I saw the image with the nest on her head...and I just had to go with it :)