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 :)

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!

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!!!!!!!!

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!

A Sweet Happy Birthday with Quick Creations

This was super fun image to color for Noelle at Quick Creations.  This is Cupcake Kiki by CC Designs, that you can find in Noelle's shop at Quick Creations :)

Cupcake Kiki by CC Designs

 I colored her with my Prismacolor Pencils in the following colors:

Hair - PC942, 1034, 1033, 943
Skin - PC927, 939, 1029
Shirt - PC929, 1030
Skirt - PC1088, 936
Cupcake - PC989, 913, 908, 997, 946, 1082
Shoes - PC997, 1082, 946

She is just far too adorable :)  I put the sentiment only on the inside of the card; sometimes I feel that adding a sentiment can 'dirty' up the art of the card front, and this was one of those times.  So I die-cut the Birthday banner and stamped the happy.

Cupcake Kiki by CC Designs

I used quite a few materials from Noelle's shop in this design including the Cupcake Kiki CC Designs Rubber Stamp image, the Doodlebug "Sugar Shoppe" 6 x 6 paper, Die-Versions Birthday Banner Die, Die-Versions Whispers Butterfly Garden Edge Die,  CC Designs Amy R Scripted Sentiments Rubber Stamp Set, as well as three Spellbinders dies (Classic Rectangles Large, Moroccan Motifs and Wonderful Wings.

Don't forget about the monthly challenge going on at the Quick Creations Challenge blog!  This month's theme is to create a a background using a stamp!  This is fun to do, I did this with my Denami Flower Bloom Stamp already this month, and you can find that blog post here :)

Stay tuned, I'll be doing a cool CAS with the Denami Flower Bloom stamp coming up soon!

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 :)

Cammy in the Wind, by Chelsea Le Designs :)

I was browsing Etsty (hehe) the other night and I came across these super cute digital images by ChelseaLe Designs.  She calls the Pretty Little Stamps, and I think the name is perfectly suited for them :)

Here is Cammy in the Wind:

Cammy in the Wind by Pretty Little Stamps

I colored this little sweetie using my Prismacolor premiere Pencils in the following colors:

hat and shoes - PC997, 1082, 947
hatband and scarf - PC1018, 1019, 1017, 1031, 1029
flowers - PC938, 1026, 1095
skin - PC927, 939, 1029
hair - PC914, 942, 1034
dress - PC1092, 1017, 1031, 946

You can find this cutie pie for sale in digital form here :)

Have a great day and thanks for visiting me :)

A Rosey hearts Mermaid to feast your eyes on !

I have a sweet new-ish image for you today from Rosey Hearts.  This image has only been in digital form, until now!  Now you will be able to purchase the rubber stamp from Sweet Pea Stamps!  But if you would like to purchase the digital image, you can find it here in the Rosey Hearts Etsy shop :)

Mermaid by Rosey Hearts

Mermaid by Rosey Hearts

These new digital images from Melissa Stevens are adorable, and so original!  Come back often to see more! And don't forget to visit the Rosey Hearts blog too!

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!

New Release day at Inky Impressions

It's new release day at Inky Impressions!  I have used the new release background barn, as well as Lili's Chicks (isn't she so sweet!) to make an Easter card.  I also used the Happy Easter Banner to finish it off!

I love these images they were a ton of fun to color up!  You can find these and plenty more awesome digital images on the Inky Impressions website, and don't forget to enter the bi-weekly challenges, and use an Inky image!  See you soon!

Just Saying with ATTITUDE!

Ok, so remember when I said Unky has done it again?  Well, guess what, she has gone and done it AGAIN!  Man this woman is fantastically talented and I can't wait to get her new images, even tho my coloring pile is still pretty high, lol.

This image is called Lucy Loo - Lucy and I love her :)

Lucy Loo - Lucy by The East Wind

Don't you just love the attitude?  This girl just exudes character and originality, and to me, that's what being you is all about.  Just be you.

Lucy Loo - Lucy by The East Wind

I didn't keep my color list for this one, but I used my Prismacolor Pencils, with my go to skin colors (927, 939, and 1029) and black (935) for her hair :)

You can find this image and many, many, MANY more in The East Wind Etsy shop :)  You can also find The East Wind on Facebook and Instagram!  Stay tuned for more wonderfully original images from this talented lady!

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 :)