One of a Kind with Paper Nest Dolls

Hello!  It's time for a new challenge at the Paper Nest Dolls, and I have chosen to create with the sweet image called "Avery with Crayons".

I colored her with my Copic markers and Prismacolor Premiere pencils, and paired her with some paper from the Simple Stories "DIY Boutique" collection.  The leaves die cut is from Tim Holtz Alterations, and the sentiment and flowers are from my stash.  I finished it off with Nuvo Crystal Drops.

The new challenge starts today and the theme is always Anything Goes!  Come on over to the challenge blog and join us, you have all month to play along :)

See you soon!

Time for a new challenge at PND!

Hello everyone :)  I hope everyone has evaded the dreaded flu bug that's going around.  Knock on wood, right?

It's time for a new challenge at the Paper Nest Dolls and I have chosen to create a sweet card using Winter Gift Emma.

She is just so sweet and I couldn't resist coloring her in my favorite winter colors!

Come on over to the Paper Nest Dolls challenge blog and join in the challenge this month!  The theme is always anything goes and you have a full month to create a card :)

See you soon!

A Very Happy New Year and some Paper Nest Dolls, and a new challenge :)

Happy New Year everyone!  How did you spend your New Year's Eve?  We spent it with family, which is definitely the best way to go.

It's time for a new challenge at the Paper Nest Dolls, and to start of the new year I have chosen to create using a brand new doll for Valentine's Day!

This is Love Letter Avery:

I colored her using my Copics and Prismacolor pencils, and completed the card using two La La Land dies, ribbon and flowers from my stash, paper from the Webster's Pages "Painted Passport" collection and glitter paper from American Crafts.

I love the way she turned out, she was so much fun to color and create with.

Come and join the challenge, the theme is always anything goes!  The challenge starts today (always the first Monday of the month) and runs till the end of the month, so you have plenty of time to join in!  See you soon :)

Traveling Ellie with Paper Nest Dolls

It's challenge time at Paper Nest Dolls!  For this month's challenge I have chosen to create a card with "Traveling Ellie" :)  She is too cute :)

Told you she was cute, lol.  I created a 5x7 card this month which I don't normally do, I usually prefer the 4.25 by 5.5 inch cards.

I created this card using paper from the Studio Calico "South of Market" collections, as well the "Nested Banner" die from Jillian Vance.  The flowers and embellishments are all from my stash.

I colored her using my Copics, Prismacolor markers and Prismacolor Premiere pencils in the following colors:

Skin:  E000
PC927, 939, 1081
Hair:  YR21
PC1034, 942, 943
Clothes:  YG03, YR02, YR24
PC916, 1002, 1033, 923, 944, 937, 925, 912, 9008
Bag:  PB199, Y23
PC1082, 948, 1003, 943

You can find this rubber stamp in the Paper Nest Dolls online shop.  Come back soon for more inspiration, and don't forget to come and join us for the Anything Goes challenge every month!

Good Witch Emma with Paper Nest Dolls :)

Hello everyone, I have some sweet inspiration for you today for Paper Nest Dolls.  This is Good Witch Emma :)

She is so sweet!   And you can find the rubber stamp of her in the online shop at Paper Nest Dolls :)

To create this card, I used paper from the My Mind's Eye "Blush" collection as well as some sequins and flowers from my stash.  The sentiment is from an unknown stamp set that I have in my stash lol, sorry, I have no idea what company it's from...I know, bad, bad, bad.

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

Skin:  E000
PC927, 939, 1081
Hair:  Y23
PC942, 1034, 943, 916
Clothes:  Y32, R81
PC994, 995, 938

Thanks for stopping by!  Come back soon for more Paper Nest Dolls inspiration, and don't forget to join in the monthly challenge, the theme is always Anything Goes!

Queen of Hearts with Paper Nest Dolls :)

Hello everyone, it's challenge time again at Paper Nest Dolls Challenge Blog!

I have created a card for you today using the fun rubber stamp image "Queen of Hearts Ellie":

Isn't she fun?

I created this card using paper from the Cosmo Cricket "Baby Jane" collection, as well some ribbon and bling from my stash.  The sentiment is from JoyClair's "You and Me" sentiments stamp set.

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

Skin:  E000
PC927, 939, 1081
Hair:  E31
PC941, 947, 948
Clothes:  C1, R22, BG10
PC1065, 923, 1060, 905, 1067, 992, 937, 1027, 925

You can find this sweet stamp and many more in the Paper Nest Dolls online shop :)  Check soon for more inspiration from our talented design team, and don't forget to join in the challenge!  The theme is always Anything Goes!

Tea Party Ellie with the Paper Nest Dolls

I have a new inspiration card for you today for the Paper Nest Dolls.  This is Tea Party Ellie from the June release :)

I completed this card using Momenta paper, the Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish die and some flowers and bling from my stash.  The sentiment is from my Stamp of Approval Beautiful World Collection.

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

Skin:  E000
PC927, 939, 1081
Hair:  Y21
PC941, 1034, 943, 947
Clothes:  YG61, V04, C1
PC1005, 1009, 932, 911, 994, 1061, 1067
Teacups:  V04, YG61, C1
PC1005, 1009, 932, 911, 994, 1061, 1067
Kitten:  E53
PC948, 994

You can find this cool new-ish image in the online shop at Paper Nest Dolls, along with many more :)  You still have time to join in the challenge this month, come on and join us!

Avery in Rain Poncho with Paper Nest Dolls

It's time for another challenge at the Paper Nest Dolls!  I have created a card for you using the sweet rubber stamp image "Avery in Rain Poncho".

I completed this project with paper from the We are Memory Keepers Antique Chic collection, some flowers and bling from my stash and a the Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish die.

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

Skin:  E000
PC927, 939, 1081
Hair:  E13
PC997, 947, 948
Clothes:  BG10, Y21
PC1088, 1027, 901
Duck:  Y21, YR02
PC1034, 1032, 943, 944
Ground:  PC1061, 1065

You can find this and many other sweet stamps in the Paper Nest Dolls online store.  Come over and visit!  And don't forget to join in the monthly challenge!

Bee Happy with Paper Nest Dolls :)

Christine at Paper Nest Dolls just keeps coming out with these so-sweet doll images.  This one is no exception, in her little bee dress and antenae :)

I had to take three pictures of this project so you can appreciate all of it lol.  This is Bee Happy Emma from the Paper Nest Dolls.

I created a gate-fold card and embellished it with a honey-comb die cut and some yellow and grey flowers.

I colored her using my Copics and Prismacolor pencils, but I apologize, I forgot to write down the recipe again 0_0.

You can find Bee Happy Ellie along with many other Paper Nest Doll stamps in the online store at Paper Nest Dolls.  Stop by and visit soon, I promise, you won't be disappointed!

First Firefly Challenge! Things with Wings!

Hello everyone, I am so excited to introduce a brand new shop that's opened up with wonderful crafty things!  The shop is called Firefly Crafts, owned by Debbie in Virginia, and she is such a sweetie :)

I am honored to be on her brand new design team, and for her very first challenge the theme is 'things with wings' :)

I have created a card using Avery with Fireflies by Paper Nest Dolls, which she has for sale in her new shop :)

I created this card using paper from the Crate Paper "Farmhouse" collection and flowers and sequins from my stash.  I also used a sentiment from the Honey Bee "Cherish" clear stamp set, which is also available in the Firefly Crafts online store :)

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

Skin:  E000
PC927, 1081, 939
Hair:  E31
PC1084, 948, 1082, 946
Clothes:  YR02
PC916, 918,  1032, 944
Jar:  PC 1060, 1067, 938

You can find the linked products in Debbie's new online store at Firefly Crafts!  She is having a grand opening on Friday, June 10, so keep your eyes open for more details!!!

Surfer Avery with the Paper Nest Dolls

Hi!  I have some fun inspiration for you today for the Paper Nest Dolls monthly challenge.  This is Surfer Avery from the May release:

She is so cute, and such fun to color.  I created this card using a Stampin' Up sentiment stamp (I have no idea if it's retired or not lol), as well as paper from the Studio Calico Atlantic collection, and some ribbon and embellishments from my stash.

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

Skin:  E000
PC927, 939, 1081
Hair:  Y21
PC942, 1034, 943
Clothes:  R12
PC1033, 1032, 944
Surfboard:  BG10, C3
PC1054, 1058, 992, 1027

You find this and other awesome Paper Nest Dolls rubber stamps in the Paper Nest Dolls online store.  Come back soon for more inspiration and fun!

Daffodil Ellie with the Paper Nest Dolls

I have some inspiration for you today for the Paper Nest Dolls using Daffodil Ellie from the April release :)

I created this project using Daffodil Ellie, and paper from the Authentique "Renew" collection, as well as some ribbon and embellishments from my stash.  The sentiment is from the Stamp of Approval "Beautiful World" collection.

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

Skin:  E000
PC927, 939, 1081
Hair:  PB96, N2
PC1054, 1058, 938, 1082, 946, 935
Clothes:  PB88, G00
PC992, 905, 901, 946, 935
Daffodils:  Y11, YG03
PC915, 942, 1034, 913, 908

Come back and visit soon, for more Paper Nest Dolls inspiration and some challenges as well!

Emma with Daisy Hello!

Hello everyone, I hope you are able to enjoy the beautiful weather :)  We are hoping it stays now, and that there will be no more snow up here in the north, but you never know!  I've seen snow in May here before :S

I created a fun bright card for you today using Daisy Emma, now available in the Paper Nest Dolls online shop!

I created this fun card using my Copics, some flowers and patterned paper from my stash, and a fun sentiment stamp.

You can find this sweet image in the Paper Nest Dolls online shop.  Come and visit the challenge blog once a month and join in the always "Anything Goes" challenge for a chance to win a gift code to the shop, so you can buy you're own sweet PND stamps!

See you there!

Maddie with Glasses and a new challenge for Paper Nest Dolls :)

It's time for a new challenge at Paper Nest Dolls, and this week I have created a thank you card using the Maddie with Glasses rubber stamp image :)

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

Skin:  E000, E00, E01, E13, E15, R20
Hair:  Y21, Y38, E97, E99
Book:  E31, E15, C1, C3, Prisma PB 114
Clothes:  BG10, BG72, BG75
Shoes:  C1, C3, Prisma PB114

You can find this and many other gorgeous rubber stamps in the Paper Nest Dolls online store, and don't forget to come and join us for the challenge which starts today, the theme is always Anything Goes!

Tunnel of Love with Paper Nest Dolls :)

Hello everyone!  vAre you ready for Spring???  I am SO ready lol, but of course we got our usual mid-March snowstorm the other day, and had to shovel a whole other foot of snow lol.  Ah well, the joys of living in the north I guess.  I still wouldn't trade it for the world :)

I have chosen to create using the "Tunnel of Love" rubber stamp image from the Paper Nest Dolls this week for some inspiration for you :)

These two are just too adorable, and I couldn't resist coloring them up for my inspiration post this week ;)

You can find this sweet stamp in Christine's online store at Paper Nest Dolls.  Come and join in the fun over at the challenge blog for our monthly challenge, the theme is always Anything Goes!

See you again soon!

A new challenge and some Love with Paper Nest Dolls

It's challenge time over at the Paper Nest Dolls :)
And I have created a card with the sweetest PND image, called "Love is in the Air".

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

Skin: E00
PC927, 939, 1029
Hair: E13
PC1082, 946, 948, 935
Clothes: R11, R22
PC1092, 1031, 1081, 938

I completed this project using paper from the My Mind's Eye Lost & Found - Blush collection, Spellbinders Decorative Accents Label Forty die, Spellbinders Shapeabilities Foliage Flourish die set, and Lala Land Crafts Hanging Hearts and Love Word Die set.

You can find this fun rubber stamp image in the online shop at Paper Nest Dolls :)  And don't forget to join in our new challenge :)  It's always Anything Goes :)

See you soon!

A Special Day with Paper Nest Dolls

Hello everyone, it's my turn for some Paper Nest Dolls inspiration today, and I have chosen to create a Father's Day (or birthday) card for you using Owen Fishing.  Isn't he just so cute?  I couldn't resist him.  Plus...he fits in my own personal challenge of creating at least one male-themed card every month :)

I used paper from Momenta, and a sentiment stamp from my fabulous Stamp of Approval Young at Heart collection.  This sentiment stamp is by Sugar Pea Designs.

I colored him using my Copics and Prismacolor Premiere pencils in the following colors:

Skin:  E000
PC927, 939, 1081
Hair:  YR21
PC1034, 943, 944, 948
Clothes:  Y32, YG61, E11, E53, R24, B23
PC942, 1034, 943, 944, 997, 941, 947, 948, 1061, 1065, 938, 935, 922, 924, 937, 1067, 906, 901, 1089, 1096, 1090, 908

You can find him as well as all the other fabulous Paper Nest Dolls rubber stamps in the online store here.  Come and join us on the first Monday of every month for the monthly challenge over at the Paper Nest Dolls Challenge Blog for your chance to win a gift code for the online store!  You can't win if you don't enter, so get moving!  See you there!

Ellie with Candle for Paper Nest Dolls

Hello everyone, I hope you are staying warm and healthy wherever you are in the world.  Here it is still cold, and with a snow storm thrown in every now and then for good measure lol.   I don't venture out into the cold unless I have to go to work or something lol, and in the time I stay inside, I like to create!  Of course you're saying, yes I know lol...duh.

I have created a Birthday card using Ellie with Candle for the Paper Nest Dolls this week for the creative design team.

I created this card using a Cheery Lynn die, and Magnolia Doohickey Lace Flowers die set, paper from the My Mind's Eye Unforgettable 6x6 paper pad.  I colored her using my Copics, Prismacolor markers and Prismacolor Premiere pencils in the following colors:

Skin:  E00
PC927, 939, 1029
Hair:  PB199
PC1082, 946, 948, 1068, 935
Clothes:  Y32
PC914, 942, 1034, 943
Candle:  R81, YR02
PC1032, 928, 1065, 1063, 938, KIN10, 14, 22
Barrette:  R81, BG10
PC905, 901

You can this and many more rubber stamp images in the Paper Nest Dolls online store here, and you should also come and join us for the monthly challenge over at the Paper Nest Dolls Challenge Blog here, the theme is always Anything Goes!

Baby Emma and a new challenge with the Paper Nest Dolls

It's challenge time again at the Paper Nest Dolls, and I have chosen to create a congratulations baby card using the new Baby Emma.  She is so darn cute!

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

Skin: E00
PC927, 939, 1029
Hair:  PB96
PC1083, 1072, 947
Clothes:  PB109, R81
PC1061, 1063, 1067, 1018, 930, 938
Teddy:  PB96
PC1083, 1072, 947
Blanket:  PB109
PC1061, 1063, 1067

I also recently created using the Baby Owen rubber stamp image, which you can in the shop here.  And if you would like more information about my project you can find it here, but I am including a photo for you :)

You can find this sweet image as well as many other in the Paper Nest Dolls online shop, and don't forget to come and join us for the monthly Anything Goes Challenge!  See you soon!

Heart Lock Owen for Paper Nest Dolls :)

Hello everyone, I have some sweet inspiration for you today for the Paper Nest Dolls:

This is Heart Lock Owen from the January new release from the Paper Nest Dolls, isn't he sweet?

I have colored him using my Copics, Prismacolor markers and Prismacolor Premiere pencils in the following colors:

Skin:  E00
PC927, 939, 1081
Hair:  E97
PC916, 1032, 947
Clothes:  BG10, YR21, E23
PC942, 1034, 943, 1088, 905, 1027, 947, 1067
Lock:  PB108
PC1061, 1063, 1067, 938

You can find this and many more sweet Paper Nest images at the online shop here:)

And don't forget to come and join in the monthly challenge over at the Paper Nest Dolls Challenge blog! See you there!