So Snuggly!
It's time for a new challenge at Little Miss Muffet, and it's
ANYTHING GOES!
I've used Swings 'n Slides Snuggly this time around... my daughter has a teddy that she carries all over the house, so I colored this cutie to look a bit like her. :)
I tried to add a little texture to the robe by soaking a terrycloth rag with blender solution, and blotting it on, but I think the yellow is too light, because no matter how much I blotted, it just wouldn't show! I used this week's Try Stampin' on Tuesday sketch, with a couple of minor tweaks...
Supplies: Hammermill White CS, Neenah Desert Storm CS, Doodlebug Hello Spring 6x6,
TSG Beary Best sentiment, Versafine Onyx Black Ink, Pop Dots, Buttons, Copics
Copics:
Skin - E11, E00, E000, E0000, R30
Hair - E29, E27, E25, E23
Pajamas - R85, R83, R81
Robe - Y23, Y21, E50
Teddy - E55, E53, E51, E50
Slippers, Pillow, Ground - C1, C0, C00
Okie dokie... your turn!
Linking up at:
Try Stampin on Tuesday - Sketch #184
Cute Card Thursday - Too Cute!
Seasons of Love
We are featuring one of the newly released A Random Fan Rubber Stamps on the ARF Blog today. This cutie is called Seasons of Love, and the Rubber Stamp team has created some amazing inspiration for you!
I colored up the image with Copics to match some paper from my TAC stash. There is glitter underneath the group, and dotted in the sky to look like snow... it just didn't show well in the photo. I finished it off with a sentiment from C.C. Designs Winter Chuckles, that I thought fit with the image perfectly!
Supplies: Hammermill White CS, Wausau Black CS, Bazzill Snapdragon CS, TAC Pop Rockz 12x12 Paper,
Versafine Onyx Ink, AmyR Winter Chuckles Sentiment, Snowflake Buttons, Doodlebug Lily White Glitter, Copics
Copics:
Skin - E11, E00, E000, E0000, R30
Hair - E18, E09, E08, E01
Pants, Snowman's Hat - BG09, BG07, BG05, BG01, BG000
Jacket, Boots, Bow, Dog's Hat - V06, V15, V12, V01, V000
Carrot Nose, Beak - YR04, Y38, Y35, Y32
Snowman's Scarf - YG17, YG25, YG03, YG01, YG21
Dog - E49, E29, E27, E25, E23, E21
Bird - BG01, BG000, BG0000
And don't forget, each time we feature a stamp, it will be on SALE for a couple of weeks! That means you can snatch up Seasons of Love for only $7.25... but hurry! The sale ends September 24th!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Even Vampires Do It!
I'm up on the Whimsie Doodles Blog today with a fun project to share...
Supplies: Hammermill White CS, Wausau Black CS, Doodlebug Ghouls and Goodies 6x6, Burlap String,
Computer-generated sentiment, Whimsie Doodles "Vampie" from the Little Boo's set, Pop Dots, Copics
I made these cute little gifts for my kiddos... with all of the sweets they end up with on Halloween, it's nice to have some non-candy alternatives, don't you think?
I colored Vampie from the new Little Boo's set with Copics, and popped him up on the tag. The sentiment is computer-generated.
I found a 3-pack of toothbrushes at the dolllar store, and to keep the tops of the toothbrushes clean, I just slid them into long, clear treat bags (made by Wilton), and tied the tags on with burlap sting.
That's all I have for today!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Unique Blog Hop
My post today is a little different than usual... I am participating in a Unique Blog Hop! It's a fun way for bloggers to get to know each other, for our readers to get to know us a little better, and maybe even introduce you to some new blogs!
I was tagged by my friend Donna at Lakefront Stamping Creations. We "met" several years ago when we were both demonstrators with The Angel Company, and after TAC closed, we served a term on a design team together. She makes the most elegant cards, and I am always envious when she pulls off a gorgeous card with a sentiment as the focal point. (I just can't do that!) You will definitely want to go have a peek around her blog!
So, now it is my turn to answer a few questions, and then tag a couple of bloggers that I admire. Here it goes...
1. What is my style, and how does my work differ from others?
I've always described my cards as "fairly" clean and simple. They go beyond the "less in more" concept for clean and simple cards, but I think they still have a clean, fresh look to them. I like lots of color, a few layers here and there, and I use very few embellishments (if any). Mostly, I just LOVE to color! I like to color up an adorable image and have it be the center of attention on my card.
I'm really not sure how my card-making differs from others... I just like to make something that I think looks pretty, and don't pay much attention to trends.
Card made using Nipper by Pollycraft for C.C. Designs
2. What am I working on?
I can't tell you... it's TOP SECRET!
I'm only kinda kidding... I design for several different companies, so even when I am not posting on my blog, I am always working on something behind the scenes. Currently, I have a whole lot of partially colored images sitting on my desk, (this is only a few of them) and a couple of cards for upcoming releases that I can't show you yet!
3. How does my creative process work?
I am a SLOOOOOOW card-maker. It's a long, slow process for me!
I pretty much always use a colored image on my card, and typically they are cute people. I usually print/stamp out a bunch of images at once, and I always have my most-used Copic skin tones handy for coloring. That way, I can grab it all and color anywhere, anytime. So, I often have a bunch of images sitting around with just their skin and hair colored in! Once I have a chance to sit at my desk, I'll grab some images, and pick out papers to go with. Then I'll clip them all together, maybe even doodle a little sketch, or print one from a sketch challenge blog that I want to use, and set it all aside until I have time to color the entire image in. Seriously, I usually have a dozen cards in the works at once!
4. Why do I create?
For ME. Yes, I will admit that I am a selfish crafter! I worked full-time as a teacher until my youngest turned one, and now I am a stay-at home mom to my 3 kiddos... 7 year old twin girls, and a 6 year old boy. Life is busy, but crafting is very relaxing for me. I love to sew, cross-stitch, color with Copics, make cards and other papercrafted items. I do send the occasional card in the mail, and I love to make little treats for the kiddos. I even sewed my girls a couple of dresses for school this year! So, even though I do make things for other people, the real reason I create is because I enjoy the process, and I love sharing what I make! :)
Bookmarks made for my girls using C.C. Designs Fluffy Bear
Now, I get to tag two ladies that I admire very much...
First up is Julie at The Last Minute Crafter. First of all, I wish I had thought of that blog name, because it suits me to a T! I have had the privilege of working on several design teams with this immensely talented lady! I adore her ability to make a clean and simple card using a colored image... her sweet style is what I strive for! I hear she has A LOT to share with you all next week! :)
Next is Angela at Just Monkeying Around... yet another super cute blog name! Angela and I also "met" on a design team a couple of years ago, and she is really just one of the sweetest people I have gotten to know through crafting. And talk about talented... I envy the way she can mix patterns and stack layers. Her cards are perfectly pleasing to the eye!
These lovely ladies will be continuing this Unique Blog Hop on their own blogs next Monday, September 15th... but you might want to just head over and follow them now if you don't already!
Thanks so much again to Donna for inviting me to be part of this fun hop!
And thanks to my readers if you made it through today's lengthy post!
Sketch Saturday #326
Can you believe that it's already Saturday again! This week just flew by! And now it's time for a new sketch at the Sketch Saturday Blog!
Lizy has designed our sketch this week...
... and she is also sponsoring this week with a lovely Stampin Up Prize Package!
I love that this sketch has a lot of room for creativity... just wait until you see all the different takes from the Saturday Girls!
I inked up an oldie but goodie stamp from C.C. Designs called Camera Birgitta. I colored her with Copics, then cut her out. She is popped up in front of a polaroid frame cut from the C.C. Cutters Say Cheese Die. I wanted to keep it simple, so I backed the opening of the frame with a scrap of vellum, and stamped a sentiment from AmyR Sweet Summer Sentiments onto the corner.
Supplies: Hammermill White CS, Doodlebug Springtime 6x6, Vellum, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink,
CC Cutters Say Cheese Die, AmyR Sweet Summer Sentiments, Pop Dots, Copics
Copics:
Skin - E13, E11, E00, E000, R30, R000
Hair - Y26, Y23, Y21, Y11, E50
Shorts, Sandals - RV17, RV25, RV14, RV13, RV11
Glasses - BG01, BG000, BG0000
Camera - T5, T3, T2, T1
Shirt - T1, T0
That's all from me for today!
Thanks so much for stopping by!