Manatees are so cute ;)

Another of my Paper Nest Doll features for Quick Creations and Noelle Martin today.  This time I have used the Mermaid with Manatee rubber stamp image.  Manatees are so cute when Christine Paperdolls draws them, lol, although I have absolutely no idea what they look like in real life.

I have colored her with my alcohol Ink markers and my Prismacolor Pencils in the following colors:

Hair:  Copics E13
PC1082, 935, 946
Skin:  Copics E000
PC927, 939, 1029
Tail:  Copics BV000
PC996, 1008, 932
Manatee:  Prismacolor Markers PB121
PC1072, 1076

The paper is from Hampton Arts' Ki Modern Elegance 6 x 6 paper pad, and I did NOT use a sketch on this piece.  I repeat, I did NOT use a sketch.  Scarey thought isn't it.  LOL.

You can find many Paper Nest Doll rubber stamps in Noelle's online shop over at Quick Creations.  And come and join the monthly challenge on the Quick Creations Challenge Blog!  Come on over and join the fun!

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A Gorjuss Feature and A Cup of Tea :)

The third installment in my stamps feature, featuring Gorjuss dolls, is called Sweet Tea.  And she is so sweet :)  I stamped her on 140lb hot press water color paper by Arches (another first for me lol).  I really like this paper, it is so smooth compared to cold press.

I colored her up (another first) with my Prima water color pencils.  They are soooo nice!  I will definitely be doing that again!  I really do recommend these pencils, and Noelle sells them in her shop at Quick Creations.  They take the guesswork out of water coloring!

I paired her up with some paper from the DCVW The Garden Tea Party Stack 12 x 12 card stock pad.  I have been finding it much easier to choose my paper before I choose my coloring colors these days.  That way everything matches perfectly!

If you would like to purchase this or any other Gorjuss stamp, please visit the online shop at Quick Creations.  And don't forget to come and join our monthly challenge over on the challenge blog!  You can also find Quick Creations on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest!

Double Eyelashes New Release with The East Wind :)

Hello everyone, I am here today with a new release from The East Wind, called Double Eyelashes :)  I just love the little details Unky adds to her images, like the ornate headpiece she is wearing.

I had a lot of fun coloring (as with all of Unky's images :P) using my Copics and Prismacolor Premiere Pencils.  I am finding lately, the easiest way to start my projects is by picking my paper first.  I find the paper that matches the image the best, then I pick my colors from the paper.  That way, when all is said and done, first there is no guess work, lol, and second, everything matches perfectly!

Unky's images are so unique, you'll never find anything like them anywhere else but in her Etsy shop.  You can also find The East Wind on Instagram and Pinterest, and of course on Facebook!

It's Crafty Ribbons Challenge Time!

It's challenge time for Crafty Ribbons Buttons team, and I have completed another embroidery kit!  Wow, I know, and maybe I'm even improving :)

This is the Flower Pot Button Ribbon Embroidery Kit, which I completed and used on a card front.

I am very pleased with how this turned out.  The card came out better than I had expected!  I also used some blue grosgrain ribbon to complete this project :)

Come back and visit again for more ribbon fun and inspiration for Crafty Ribbons, and if you like, why not hop on over to the challenge blog and join in, there's always some fun prizes to be won!

I Love You and a Gorjuss Feature :)

This is the second project in my stamps feature, using Gorjuss dolls.  This is The Hatter from Santoro's Gorjuss line of rubber stamps, designed by Suzanne Woolcott.

I have colored using my Prismacolor Premiere Pencils on white card stock, and paired her with several sheets of 6 x 6 patterned card stock from my stash.

This little girl has so much character, and any other color than red and black I don't think would do her justice lol.  If you would like to purchase this or any other Gorjuss doll stamps, please visit Quick Creations here.  Also come and join us for the monthly challenge over on the challenge blog!  You can also find Quick Creations on Pinterest and Twitter, as well as Facebook :)

Paper Nest Dolls Inspiration :)

It's inspiration time for me with The Paper Nest Dolls, and I have chosen one of the new release images this month:  Emma with Diary :)

I have colored up this cutie using my Copics, Prismacolor Markers and Prismacolor Pencils in the following colors:

Hair:  PB201
PC1068, 1082, 946, 948
Skin:  Copics E000
PC927, 939, 1029
Diary:Copics YG63
PC1089, 911, 908, 1083, 1063, 935
Shirt, Pants, Bows and Shoes:  Copics $V00, PB130
PC1033, 1032, 944, 933, 955, 1029, 928

And I completed this project using My Mind's Eye Indie Chic-Saffron paper, Spellbinder's Die Foliage Flourish and some paper flowers from Recollections.  I also followed a sketch for this card, which you can find here.

For more inspiration throughout the month, please stop by and visit the challenge blog, where you can also join in our monthly challenges!

You Inspire Me! With The East Wind :)

Good morning everyone, I hope you are having a fabulous summer!  I am back with a new release for The East Wind.  I couldn't resist this image, she is so sweet.  I also had a hard time coming up with a sentiment for her, but finally chose to go with "You Inspire Me".  There are many things that inspire me, but I find this year especially, I need to find the inspiration in everything, and Unky's images are one of those things that bring me inspiration and a smile :)

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

Scarf 1:  Copics Y21
PC942, 1034, 1032, 948
Hair:  Copics YR24
PC1012, 941, 946, 948
Face:  Copics E000
PC927, 939, 1029, 1100, 946
Eyes:  Copics YG63
PC1089, 912, 908, 935, 1052, 938, 1061
Scarf 2:  Copics R20
PC927, 1092, 1031, 1081, 938

I finished this project using paper from the My Mind's Eye In Bloom 6 x 6 Paper pad, ribbon, fabric and sequins from my stash and paper flowers from Recollections.

You can find this and many more inspiring images at The East Wind Etsy store, and you can also find The East Wind on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook!  Come and join the FB group for exciting challenges as well as on the Challenge Blog!