Happy Shower Card

I have a baby shower coming up this month and I wanted to create a fun and whimsical card for my friend and their joyous celebration. I decided a giraffe would be adorable for this occasion. Complete with a pink hair bow of course. I don't have girls, so when I can, I create fun and girly things!

 

 

I used a fun floral paper for the background on top of a pink card base. I grabbed a fun Polaroid-inspired die to use to showcase my little giraffe. I popped up the giraffe with some foam adhesive to give some dimension.

This time, I colored with my Spectrum Noir ColourBlend Pencils. They are creamy and so great to color with. If you used the blending solution and paper blending stumps, you can achieve such great dimension!

Thanks for stopping by. Please be sure to visit the Spectrum Noir blog for more inspiration from the other talented design team members! 

SUPPLIES USED:

Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock
Spectrum Noir ColourBlend Pencils: Maple, Maroon, Maize, Bumblebee, Ginger, Sorbet
Spectrum Noir Alcohol Marker: FS9 (cheeks)
Spectrum Noir Blending Solution
Spectrum Noir Paper Stumps

 Lawn Fawn, Hello Baby

Avery Elle, What's Up Stamp Set

Lawn Fawn, Octopi My Heart Stamp Set & Lawn Cuts 

Lawn Fawn, Say Cheese Lawn Cuts 

Stampin' Up, Chalk Talk Framelits Dies
American Crafts My Girl 6x6 Paper Pad
Memento Luxe Ink, Morocco
Memento Ink, Tuxedo Black
Versafine Ink, Onyx Black

Spectrum Noir Monthly Challenge February 2017

There is a new monthly challenge over at Spectrum Noir for February!

The challenge theme* for February 2017 is:

ANYTHING GOES!

Color up ANYTHING you want using ONLY your Spectrum Noir alcohol markers (Next Generation or Illustrator), Sparkle markers, blendable colored pencils, watercolor pencils, Aqua markers, Colorista goodies, or AquaTint inks, put it on any card or project, and you can play along with us! Share your work with us, enter below and you'll be in with a chance of being chosen for our Card of the Month or Top Three spots!

*PLAY ALONG WITH OUR BONUS THEME:

Love & Friendship

Want to be in with a chance of winning $30/£30 in Spectrum Noir products? Create a project using our bonus theme, like our Design Team did, and you'll be entered to win loads of coloring goodies!

Check out the blog post here

 

I'm a huge fan of watercoloring, so I grabbed my Spectrum Noir Aqua Markers to create this background.

I mean, come on! I've made this for my husband for Valentine's Day. I thought it was cute, but oh-so-true. Sap alert!

I had a blast creating this background. I mean, doesn't watercoloring look like a ton of fun?! Come on and join our monthly challenge and enter your project.

SUPPLIES USED:

Spectrum Aqua Markers: Rose Pink, Blossom, Begonia

Spectrum Noir ColourBlend Pencils: Fireweed, Boysenberry, Rose Peach, Peony, Carmine
Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers: BP2, PP3, DR3, DR7
Spectrum Noir Blending Solution
Spectrum Noir Paper Stumps
Spectrum Aqua Watercolour Cardstock

Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock

Lawn Fawn, Octopi My Heart Stamp Set 

Stampin' Up, Valentine Defined
Stampin' Up, XOXO
Memento Ink, Tuxedo Black & Rosebud
Versafine, Onyx Black

Best Wishes Naturalist Card

Today I have a card I designed with a very simple and natural feel to it. I love the Sheena Home Life Perfect Partners products a lot. They're so versatile! 

Isn't that such a simple, yet pretty palette? I love the hint of color the greens give this earthtone card. And this is a card that can be used for anything - a new job, engagement, retirement. 

 

Visit Crafter's Companion to see all the amazing inspiration and products they offer.

   S U P P L I E S   U S E D  

• Sheena Perfect Partners Home Life, Home Grown
• Sheena Perfect Partners Home Life, Herb Garden 
• Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers: EB2, EB4, EB7, TN3, TN5, TN8, GB2, GB7, GB10, IG2, LG2, DG4
• Memento, Tuxedo Black 
• Versamark Ink 
• Versafine, Onyx Black 

Colorista Thank You Card

Morning, everyone. Hope everyone's day has started off nicely. Today I have a very simple card with a lot of punch by simply coloring a bold image. A tip here is to color your images ahead of time and keep them on hand so that you can whip up a card or gift tag in no time at all. I usually color these when I'm at my oldest's Boy Scout meetings. While he's doing his thing, I sit at the table and color. I usually have a lot of the moms there ask what I'm doing and I'm happy to share what products I'm using. I hope to inspire others to sit down, color, and create something with them.

 

 

Visit the Crafter's Companion site and blog for more inspiration and to look around to shop. 


   S U P P L I E S   U S E D   

• Premium Ultra White Smooth Cardstock 
• Spectrum Noir Colorista EZMount Stamp Set, Elements 2
•  Bebunni EZMount Stamp Set, Special Friend 
• Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers: DG2, DG4, LG2, LG5, LY2, CT4, BP3, BP7, PP1, DR1, CR11, DR4, DR6, CR1, OR2, EB1, EB4, EB7, TN5
• Memento, Tuxedo Black
• Versafine, Onyx Black  
• Die'Sire Essentials, Scalloped Squares

Lawnscaping Challenge #141: Clean and Simple sponsored by Ellen Hutson

The wonderful, fabulous Ellen Hutson! is sponsoring this challenge!!! Certainly you are familiar with her and her store, but if not, a little bit about the store in her own words:

Ellen Hutson, LLC began their adventure in November 2006 as an online web store committed to bringing you the finest paper crafting products and related product education. They are always looking to provide their customers with quality products, excellent customer service, and education and inspiration for the products they carry. You can shop with Ellen by clicking HERE. As well please join them to be inspired and learn some fun techniques in the CLASSroom, or stay up-to-date on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and/orPinterest.

Ellen Hutson issponsoring our first challenge of each. The prize? A $25 gift certificate to the online store! Thank you Ellen!

Now on to my project for this challenge! 

I decided to start making some of my holiday cards that I give to loved ones, friends, my kids teachers and this year, my Cub Scout den families. I love using my handmade cards for this reason, so I try to craft throughout the year so I have a nice variety by the time it's ready to send them or hand them out. 

 

Isn't that deer just too cute?! I kept the layout, you guessed it, clean and simple! There's something satisfying about white space to me. It's the designer that still lives inside my brain. I can't help it.

 

I had cut out the hat and used some foam adhesive to give it dimension and make it pop up off his head. 

 

I hope you're inspired and enjoy this CAS challenge as much as I have! It's my absolute favorite challenge we have done. Get crafting and enter over at the Lawnscaping Challenge blog! 

SUPPLIES USED:

• Lawn Fawn Cheery Christmas
• Lawn Fawn Merry Messages
• Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers
• Memento, Tuxedo Black
• Crafter's Companion Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock
• Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens
• Lawn Fawn 6x6 Paper Pad, Snow Day

Best Wishes

Good morning! I've got a really bright and adorable card today perfect for a little lady's special day. I just love the kitten. I colored it to look like our cat, Ashley.

 

Ah! I mean, how cute is that cat?! I know she's saying, just let me at that balloon. Just for a minute. 

 

This is one of those stamp sets that's super fun to color and your imagination can really go wild. I wanted to do something different with giving them a shadow/background, so I used this dot technique I've seen others do and I'm a big fan now!! 

 

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed seeing this bright and fun card. Check out all the adorable images to color, and a variety of different products Crafter's Companion carries to color your creations. 

SUPPLIES USED:

Scruffy Little Kitten, Lettie
Bebunni, Cottage Lace Die
Memento, Tuxedo Black
Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock
Sheena Perfect Parnters Home Life, In a Pickle Stamp Set
Spectrum Sparkle Pen, Crystal Clear
Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers: FS2, FD5, FS9, CR3, GB10, TN7, TN8, BP2, BP7, IG1, CT1, CT4, JG1, LG5, PP3, PP4, IB2, GT1, GT2, GT3, LV1, LV2, IB3, GG1, GG2, LV3, IG2, TB1, IG10, and Blender

Ahoy!

Good morning! I've got a birthday greeting card for a young man here today. Cards for boys are on the harder side, but I love this image. It's cute, but boyish.

 

Isn't he cute?! I used the sentiment on a wooden speech bubble for some fun.

 

The embossed pebble background adds some fun interest to the card.

 

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed my card today. I've listed and linked the supplies below if you'd like to check out the adorable boyish items Crafter's Companion has to offer.

SUPPLIES USED:

Scruffy Little Kitten, Archie 

Embossing Folder, Textures - Pebbles
Memento, Tuxedo Black
Versafine, Onyx Black
Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock
Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers: FS5, FS9, PP1, CT1, CT4, GB3, IG2, IG5, DG2, DG4, TN3, TN8, EB6, EB7, TB4, TB8, BG10, GG1, BGR1, BGR5, CR9, DR2, BT5

Lawnscaping Challenge 136 Sponsored by Ellen Hutson

 

It's Monday and you know what that means...a NEW Lawnscaping Challenge is here! This theme is Punny Time. You can use a punny sentiment or create your own for this challenge. Have fun with it! Cheesy is punny! See what I did there?! ;)

Our amazing sponsor is Ellen Hutson LLC. Check out her site for all the amazing Lawn Fawn products and so much more. It's a one stop hide-your-checkbook-from-you-know-who shop. 

 

 On to my design for this challenge. I really had fun with it and it's totally punny, but simple, too! I wanted the simple look and it to really be focused on the sentiment and simple imagery. I think I TOADALLY nailed it. 

 

Are you laughing?! I hope so. I did. Ha ha ha ha.  

 

A little side shot so you can toadally see the dimension and fun inking I did.

I could have definitely gone with WARTS UP?! Hmm. Another card might get made with that one!

Enjoy this fun challenge and be sure to enter your PUNNY card over at the Lawnscaping Blog!! 

SUPPLIES USED:

• Lawn Fawn Dad + Me
• Lawn Fawn Milo's ABCs
• Lawn Fawn Hello Baby
• Lawn Fawn 6x6 Paper Pad, Let's Polka
• Distress Ink-Tumbled Glass
• Memento Luxe-Pistachio
• Memento-Tuxedo Black
• Radiant Neon-Electric Green
• Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers

Christmas in July 2016

I couldn't let July go by without one Christmas card! After all, Christmas in July is a thing in some places. And why not?! When it's hot out, any thought to help cool off here is great :)

I made the sentiment the main focus, but I added in the holly leaves around the edges to dress it up and draw attention inward. I added some fun sequins in coordinating colors for sparkle, too.

Check out all the holiday themed stamps and more at Crafter's Companion!

SUPPLIES USED:

Sheena Merry Christmas Deer
Stamp-It Australia Christmas Happiness
Memento Tuxedo Black
Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock
Spectrum Sparkle Pens: Crystal Clear, Holly Leaf, Red Berry
Spectrum Alcohol Markers: GB7, GB10, GB1, LG5, DG3, JG3

Reel Friend

Happy summer! I hope you're all having an amazing summer. I've been insanely busy with the boys, and every weekend we have a full agenda each day. I'll miss it once the kids are back in school though. We only get 10 weeks of summer break and I vowed to make this summer as much fun as I could!! Sadly I've been behind on my crafting, but I worked super hard to catch up. I want to soak up the kids youth as much as I can.

Back to my project today! I made this adorable little card to send to a friend as just a thanks for being there for me greeting. Everyone deserves a handmade card in the mail every now and then.

 

I do enjoy fishing, too, so this is perfect coming from me. I enjoyed coloring this scene. Too funny.

 

I hope you enjoyed my card today! Products are listed and linked below. Be sure to visit Crafter's Companion for all these great goodies. Happy crafting. 

SUPPLIES USED:

Mulberry Wood, Gone Fishing
Spectrum Watercolour Cardstock
Memento, Tuxedo Black
Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock
Spectrum Aqua Markers: Sea Green, Meadow, Gold
Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers: TN1, TN3, TN4, LG2, DG2, DG3 EB3, EB5, GG1, GG3, CR3, GB7, GB10, LG1, LG2, LG3, LV1, BT3, BT8, BG4, BG10, Blender

 

Lawnscaping Challenge 134 Sponsored by Lawn Fawn

We are sponsored by the always amazing Lawn Fawn! Those folks just rock and they are sponsoring this challenge with a free stamp set of the winner's choice! So many stamp to choose from, I know. It's tough. We just heart them! Thank you Kelly Marie and gang for sponsoring us! 

 

RAINBOW! This was a fun challenge. I don't normally use this many colors on one project, but I went with it and had fun creating it.

 

You can't tell me you didn't smile upon seeing that!! My kids laughed at all the little faces on the gumballs. Love it.

 

I did add some gloss to the top of the gumball machine but it's a little hard to see and it didn't smooth out as well as I had hoped. I need a new bottle because I had to use a paintbrush with it, so you can kind of see the marks from the brush. But I still think it's cute!

Hop on over to the Lawnscaping Challenge blog to see the rest of the design team's crafty concoctions for this challenge. And enter your project! Have fun with it. There are a rainbow of possibilities for this challenge. I couldn't help myself...

SUPPLIES USED:

• Lawn Fawn Sweet Smiles
• Memento Ink, Tuxedo Black
• Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers
• Versafine Ink, Onyx Black
• Just for Men Pop Ditty Embossing Folder
• Spectrum Aqua Markers
• Crystal Accents

Seashell Bookmark

Today I have a non-card project. I know, you're just as shocked as I am!!! I've begun my quest to read more this summer and I need some new bookmarks. So I created one for myself!

 

A one layer bookmark full of colorful seashells definitely screams summer to me. I also love the sentiment. It says:

"To discover a seashell is to discover a world of imagination." - Michelle Held 

Kind of fitting for a bookmark, don't you think? Books are full of discovering many things and fictional books are definitely like discovering a world of imagination. We are avid library goers. I'll be having the kids make some bookmarks for themselves one summer day. I'll share that with you all!

Check out Crafter's Companion for all the amazing products you could use to create a bookmark or a series of bookmarks as a gift to give alongside a gift card to a book store (Half Price Books is a fav of mine), or with a book! 

SUPPLIES USED:

Sheena, A Little Bit Sceninc, Sea Shells
Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock
Memento Ink, Tuxedo Black
Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers, TB1, TB3, PL1, PL2, BG1, GT1, GT3, GB2, GB3, EB1, EB3, TN1, TN4, HB1, HB3, CR3, CR5, IB1, IB3, TB5, Blender
Mister Huey's, Water Cooler Spray

Union of Souls

 I have another collection of stamps that are must haves in my book. I adore anything and everything Day of the Dead related, and this new line from Sheena is right up my alley!!!! Here's a card I have created for my anniversary coming up next month. My hubby knows how much I adore this type of art, so he will appreciate it and the sentiment is perfect for a wedding or anniversary. We will be celebrating 14 years of marriage this year.

 

I did a single stamping layout for this card because I wanted the simplicity for the images to be showcased. I did stamp the small flower, color and fussy cut that out and adhered to the top hat with some foam adhesive to give a bit of dimension. 

To make the sentiment pop, I colored over it with my Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen in Moonlight to give it a glow and shimmer when turned on an angle. Just subtle enough.

 I hope you enjoyed my card and check out the rest of the amazing Sheena Douglass Day of the Dead collection over at Crafter's Companion! Happy crafting.


PRODUCTS USED:

• Sheena Douglass Day of the Dead EZMount Rubber Stamp Set - Union of Souls
• Ultra Smooth Premium Cardstock
• Spectrum Sparkle Pens: Moonlight
• Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers: LG2, LG5, BG1, GR5, BP5, DR4, PL2, PL3, PL4, IG1, IG2, IG7, IG10, Blender