Time to hit the books tag

Hello, Today I am using a digi called "School House" by Limited Runs. You can find it here http://limitedrunsstamps.blogspot.com/. It includes this sentiment and 3 others. 

Copics used are R22, R29, R35- school, W00, W1, W3- roof and belfry, Y21, Y23, Y26, Y28- bell, E41, E43, E44, E47- door and window boxes, C00, C1, C3, C5- steps, B000, B00- reflection of sky in windows., Y00, Y21, Y23- sign.

The ribbon was some I got in a ribbon swap. 

The papers are by Recollections- red, blue, Georgia Pacific- white, Colormates- yellow, Imaginisce- school print.

The tag is 3 1/4" x 5 1/2".

I am entering my tag in:

Limited Runs Gallery- http://limitedrunsstamps.blogspot.com/p/customer-gallery.html

Thanks for dropping by. Have a happy day! Edwina

I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas card

Hello, Today I am using a Sherri Baldy digi. You can find it here https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriBaldy?ref=listing-shop-header-item-count.

Copics used are E000, E00, E01, R20- skin, BG000, BG01, Bg05, Bg07- eyes, RV10, RV21- lips, RV00, Rv02, RV04, RV06, BG000, BG01, BG05, BG07- outfit, B12, B21, B23, B24, B26, B28, C00, C1, C3, C5- ornament, R29, R35- berries, YG03, YG93, YG95, YG96- holly.

Gelly Roll pens used are silver metallic- hook, brown- eyelashes and curl.

The die cut was made using a Spellbinders die called Labels Eight.

The snowflake buttons are by Art Minds.

The tree ribbon, blue ribbon, and lace are by Really Reasonable Ribbon. You can find it here 

http://www.reasonableribbon.com/.

The pink strip glitter ribbon is by Celebrate It.

The die cut for the sentiment was made using Lacy Ovals die by Spellbinders. I then inked the edges with a blue ink pad by Studio g. The sentiment is pop dotted.

The sentiment is by Lisa Decosse of Decosse's Dynamite Doodles, and Path of Positivity. Thank you Lisa. http://decossesdynamitedoodles.blogspot.com/

The papers are by Recollections- pink, blue, chevron, dots.

The card is 5" x 6 1/2".

I am entering my card in:

The Outlawz Friday coloring Christmas challenge-

http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/friday-color/forum/topics/friday-coloring-challenge-july-25th-31st

Scrapbook Blessings Facebook group Christmas in July challenge-  https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheScrapBookblessingsClub/

Decosse's Dynamite Doodles 12 months of Christmas Card Link Ups- 

http://decossesdynamitedoodles.blogspot.ca/p/the-12-days-of-christmas-card-link-up.html

Meet at the Scrappers Corner anything goes- http://meetatthescrapperscorner.blogspot.com.au/

Your Scrapbook Place Christmas in July non traditional colors-

http://yourscrapbookplace.blogspot.com/2014/07/christmas-in-july-again.html

Thanks for dropping by. Have a wonderful day! Edwina

Merry Christmas card

Hello, Today I am using a digi by Lacy Sunshine called " Holly."  You can find it here http://lacysunshine.weebly.com/

Copics used are E000, E00, E01, R20- skin, E43, E44, E47, E49- hair, RV10, RV21-lip, BG000, Bg01, BG05, BG07, BG09- eyes, YG03, YG93, YG95, YG97- holly, R22, R29, R35- flowers, C00, C1, C3, C5, B21, B23, B26, B28, BG000, BG01, BG05, BG07, R22, R29, R35- ornament, R35, R29, BG000, BG000, BG01, BG05- outfit, R29- earring.

Gelly Roll Pens used are Gold Metallic- on flower stamen and bow, Yellow stardust on top of the gold on the bow.

The die cut was made using Labels Eight.

The gem flourish was made using bling by Darice. It is a string of gems. I drew in a flourish and glued the bling down using Glossey Accents.

The poinsettias are by Recollections.

The ribbons are some sent to me in a ribbon swap.

The sentiment is by Imagine That!. I used a Spellbinders die called Ovals to cut it out then inked the edges with a red ink pad by Studio g.

The papers are by Georgia Pacific- white, Recollections- green, holly and dot prints.

The card is 5" x 6 1/2"

I am entering my card in:

Lacy Sunshine flowers challenge- 

http://lacysunshinechallengeblog.blogspot.com/

The Outlawz Tuesday Color challenge twist is make it Christmas

http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/tuesday-color/forum/topics/july-22-colour-challenge

Decosse's Dynamite Doodles 12 months of Christmas card link ups-

http://decossesdynamitedoodles.blogspot.ca/p/the-12-days-of-christmas-card-link-up.html

ABC Christmas Challenge O is for Obscure challenge- 

http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/

Thanks for dropping by. Have a wonderful day! Edwina

Imagine That! Bonjour card

Hello, Today I am using "J'aime Paris" digi set and "Paris in Summer" digital paper set by Imagine That! Digis by Kris. You can find them here http://www.imaginethatdigistamp.com/index.html.

Copics used are RV10, RV13, Rv21, RV23- bike, E41, E43, E44- basket, BG11, BG13, Y06- flowers, G43- leaves.

Silver metallic Gelly Roll Pen was used on the bike's chrome.

The bonjour I made that color in paint net. I then over laid it on the Eiffel Tower. 

I used a rose and a turquoise ink pad by Studio g to ink the edges of the sentiments and the squares of the images.

The gems were clear. I colored them with Copics BG05 then rubbed most off while it was wet. Then went over them with BG13. That is how i got that shade of teal. 

the border was made using a Martha Stewart border punch called Daisy.

The card is 6" x 8".

Thanks for dropping by. Be sure to stop by the Imagine That! Challenge blog. You can always find some great inspiration there. You can find the challenge blog here 

http://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.com/

I am entering my card in:

The Outlawz Wednesday Sketch challenge-

http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/wednesday-sketch/forum/topics/wednesday-sketch-challenge-07-23-14

Have a wonderful day! Edwina

Robyn's Fetish Challenge #222 wedding cards 07/27/2014

Hello, Today at Robyn's Fetish our challenge is to make wedding cards. I am using a digi by Whoopsie Daisy called "Sheet 472". I used the the second outline image. Whoopsie Daisy is our sponsor this week. The winner gets 3 sheets of the winner's choice from the Whoopsie Daisy store. You can find the Whoopsie Daisy store here http://linnie-whoopsiedaisy.blogspot.com/.

Copics used are E000, E00, E01, R20- skin, E31, E33, E37- hair, RV00, R63, Y06- flowers, RV00, R81, R83, R85- dress, R81, R83, R85- bow. 

The die cut is made using a Spellbinders die called Fleur de Lis Rectangles.

The pearls are by Recollections.

The ribbon is by Really Reasonable Ribbon. You can find it here http://www.reasonableribbon.com/.

The sentiment is by Imagine That! You can find it here http://www.imaginethatdigistamp.com/store/p200/Wedding_Day.html.

The papers are by Georgia Pacific- white. Cajoline Scrap- pink and prints digital papers. You can find them here  http://cajoline-scrap.blogspot.fr/.

The card is 5" x 6 1/2".

Thanks for dropping by. Be sure to stop by the Robyn's Fetish Challenge blog and join in. You can find the challenge blog here http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.com/.

I am entering my card in:

Whoopsi Daisy lots of pink challenge-

http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com/2014/07/lots-of-pink-challenge.html

Have a wonderful day! Edwina

Imagine That! Paris Double Page Scrapbook Layout

Hello, Today I am using "J'amie Paris" digi set and "Paris in Summer" digital paper set by Imagine That! digis by Kris. You can find these sets here http://www.imaginethatdigistamp.com/index.html.

Double page scrapbook layout.

Closeup of right page.

Closeup of left page. 

Copics used are  BG10, BG11, BG13, BG15- teal, RV10, RV13, RV21- pinks, C00, C1, C3, C5, C7- poodles, E51, E55, E57, E59- tables, W00, W1, W3- sidewalk, E51, E55, E57- baskets, Y06- flower centers, Y23, Y26- Paris sentiment.

Pink and green Stardust Gelly Roll pens were used on the dogs collars. Silver metallic Gelly Roll pen was used on the bikes.

The journal spots I did in word. 

Each Scrapbook page is 12" x 12". 

Thanks for dropping by. Be sure to stop by the Imagine That! challenge blog. You can find the challenge blog here http://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.com/.

I am entering my scrapbook pages in:

Opened minded Crafting Fun Vacation related challenge-

http://open-mindedcraftingfun.blogspot.com/2014/07/challenge-15-vacation-related.html

Have a wonderful day! Edwina

Imagine That! Oh Happy Day! card

Hello, Today I am using "Ladybugs"- digi and sentiments, "Blossoms and Bugs"- red with black dots paper and "Lacy with Balloons"- ice cream papers digital paper sets. You can find them here  http://www.imaginethatdigistamp.com/index.html.

Copics used are C3, C5, C7, C10, R29, R32, R35, R59- bug, RV00, Rv02- ice cream, E31, E33- cone, R12, R14, R17, R24, Y11, YR21, YR24, YR31- mushroom. 

Brown Gelly Roll Pen was used for the grid of the cone.

The ric racs are by Martha Stewart.

The die cuts is made using a Spellbinders die called Labels Twenty Five.

Other papers used are by Recollections- Kraft paper, Georgia Pacific- white.

The card is 5" x 6 1/2".

Thanks for dropping by. Be sure to stop by the Imagine That Challenge blog. You can find it here 

http://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.com/.

Have a happy day! Edwina

Guest Designer for The Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge anything goes

Hello, Today I am a guest designer on the Outlawz Twisted Thursday challenge. The challenge is anything goes. You can find the challenge here  http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/prismaandothermediums.

I am using a digi called "Waterlily" by Anne's Cards 4U. You can find it here  https://www.etsy.com/shop/AnnesDigitalArt?ref=seller_info.

Copics used are YG03, YG93, YG95, YG97, YG99- lily pad, Y11, Y13, Y15, Y17- flower center, RV09, RV10, RV13, RV21- flowers, BG11, BG13, BG15, BG18- water.

I printed off 2 of the digi. I colored all of the one and only the flowers on the other. I then cut out the flowers and pop dotted them on the whole colored image.

The pearls are by Want 2 Scrap.

The sentiment is by Create with TLC. You can find it here  http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/tlc4lo.

The ric rac and aqua ribbon are by Really Reasonable Ribbon You can find it here http://www.reasonableribbon.com/.

The deep pink ribbon is by Offray.

The papers are by Color Bok- distressed paper for background, Recollections- olive, light olive, pink, Stripe I got in a scrap paper swap, Georgia Pacific- white.

The card is 5" x 6 1/2".

Thanks for dropping by. Have a wonderful day! Edwina

Imagine That! Ice cream card

Hello, Today I am using "Ladybugs" digi set, "Birthday Bubbles"- green glitter paper, "Glitter Galore"- violet glitter paper, and "Sizzlin' Dots" digital paper sets by Imagine That! digis by Kris. You can find them here http://www.imaginethatdigistamp.com/index.html.

Copics used are YG00, YG01, YG03, YG05, YG07, BV00, V04, V06, V09- bug, R22, R24- tongue, E50, E51- ice cream, E31, E33- cone, YR21, YR24, YR31, Y11, R12, R14, R17, R24- mushroom.

Brown Gelly Roll Pen was used on the ice cream cone grid.

The die cut was made using a Spellbinders die called Floral Ovals.

The lime and purple ric racs are by Really Reasonable Ribbon. You can find them here http://www.reasonableribbon.com/.

The lace is by Offray.

The card is 5" x 6 1/2".

Thanks for dropping by. Be sure to stop by the Imagine That! Challenge blog and see the great creations there. You can find the challenge blog here http://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.com/.

Have a wonderful day! Edwina

Merry Christmas card

Hello, Today i am using a digi called "Irresistible Bling" by Digi Stamps 4 Joy. You can find it here 

http://digistamps4joy.co.za/eshop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=1182.

I drew in the wood floor so my tree would have something to set on. 

Copics used are BG70, BG72, BG75, BG78- tree branches, E43, E44, E47- tree trunk and dirt, R22, R29, R35, R59, Y21, Y23, Y26, Y28- pot, G05- light wire, R20, R22, R29, R35- round ornaments, Y000, Y00, Y02, E00, BG000, BG01, BG05- angle, R20, Rv00, C00, C1, C3, C5, C7- cats, E51, E55, E57, E59- floor.

Gelly Roll pens used are Silver Metallic- ornament strings, Yellow stardust- lights. 

I inked the edges of the sentiment.

The sentiment and holly paper are by Imagine That!- http://www.imaginethatdigistamp.com/index.html.

The ribbon is from Target.

The papers are by Recollections- red, gold, Georgia Pacific- white, Imagine That!- holly paper.

The card is 5" x 6 1/2".

I am entering my card in:

DS4J Progressive Christmas card challenge- 

http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.com/2014/07/monthly-christmas-challenge-july-2014.html

Decosse's Dynamite Doodles 12 months of Christmas card link up- 

http://decossesdynamitedoodles.blogspot.ca/p/the-12-days-of-christmas-card-link-up.html

Thanks for dropping by. Have a very happy day! Edwina 

Christmas card

Hello, Today I am using a digi by Digi Stamps 4 Joy called "Irresistible Bling." You can find it here  http://digistamps4joy.co.za/eshop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=1182.

I drew in the rug. I felt the tree need a place to sit. 

Copics used are YG93, YG95, YG97, YG99- tree, E43, E44, E47- tree trunk and dirt, W00, W1, W3, W5, W7, RV00, R20- cats, R20, R22, R29, R35, YG41, G03, G07, G28, Y21, Y23, Y26, Y28- pot, BG0000, BG000, BG01, BG05, BG07- rug, G05- wire for lights, R20, R22, R29, R35- round ornaments, Y000, Y00, Y02, E00, BG000, BG01, BG05- angle, Y21, Y23, Y26, Y28- bow.

Stardust Gelly Roll pens were used on the lights. I used Yellow, Sky, and Red. Silver Metallic Gelly Roll Pen was used on the ornament strings.

The bakers twine is by Queen & Co.

The bell and ornament embellishments are by My Art Bind.

The papers are by Recollections- green, tan, Imagine That!- dot print.

The card is 5" x 6 1/2".

I am entering my card in:

DS4J Christmas Card challenge- 

http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.com/2014/07/monthly-christmas-challenge-july-2014.html

Decosse's Dynamite Doodles 12 months of Christmas card link up-

http://decossesdynamitedoodles.blogspot.ca/p/the-12-days-of-christmas-card-link-up.html

Thanks for dropping by. Have a happy day! Edwina

Guest Designer for The Path of Positivity Midway Challenge reminder 07/21/2014

Hello, Today I am a guest designer for The Path of Positivity. The theme this month is Dreams. You can find The Path of Positivity challenge blog here http://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.ca/.  the challenge runs from July 7th to August 3rd.

The sponsors and prizes for this challenge are:

• £15 voucher from Scribble and Scrap, for the post or project that the DT deems most inspiring of the bunch.
• Three digital images from Ike's Art for a person chosen in a random draw based on all entrants.
• One digital image from Creative Bug Digital Stamps for each person chosen as a DT Delight.
• There will also  be:
• One digital designer paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles for one lucky voter who leaves a comment.
• One digital sentiment for every single person who enters the challenge. 

Links to our Sponsors:

• http://www.creativebugdigis.com/
• http://www.ikesart.com/#!__digital-art-stamps
• http://www.scribbleandscrap.co.uk/
• http://decossesdynamitedoodles.blogspot.ca/

First Card:

I am using Scribble and Scrap digital paper and images on my first card. I am using "Fabulously Feminine 2" digital paper set and "Vintage Pansy Wreath" digi. You can find them here http://www.scribbleandscrap.co.uk/. Scribble and Scrap is one of the sponsors this month at The Path of Positivity Challenges.

Copics used are YG61, G40, G43- greens, R20, R32, E00- peaches, RV000, RV00, V01- pinks, B91, B93- blues, Y04, Y15- yellows.

The pearls are by Want 2 Scrap.

The border was made using a Martha Stewart border punch called Traditional Scallop. 

The sentiment was made by Lisa Decosse from The Path of Positivity. I printed it on one of the prints from Scribble and Scrap.

The image was colored then I fussy cut it out. 

The card is 5" x 6 1/4".

For my next 2 card I am using "Twigs" by Creative Bug on the Loose. You can find it here http://www.creativebugdigis.com/. 

The sentiments on both cards are by Lisa Decosse from The Path of Positivity and Decosse's Dynamite Doodles. Thank you Lisa for designing them for me.

Second Card:

Copics used are RV00, RV63, RV66- scarf, YR00, YR04- nose B21, B23, B26- hat, E44- arms. 

Blue Stardust Gelly Roll pen was used on the buttons. Blue metallic Gelly roll pen was used for the stitching around the sentiment.

Studio g iridescent glitter glue was used on the snow.

The die cuts were made using Spellbinders dies called Lacy Ovals- image die, and Grommet Tags for the sentiment.

The gems are by Stidio g. They were clear. I colored them with Copics RV66.

The ribbon is by Really Reasonable Ribbon.

The papers are by Imagine That!- blue glitter- http://www.imaginethatdigistamp.com/index.html and the Christmas prints are by Decosse's Dynamite Doodles- http://decossesdynamitedoodles.blogspot.com/.

The card is 5" x 6 1/2".

Third Card:

Copics used are R29, R35, R59- scarf, YG41, G03, G05, G07- hat, YR01, YR04- nose, R29, G05- buttons, E44- arms.

Clear Stardust Gelly Roll pen was used on the buttons.

The snowflake flourishes are from Recollections. I added the silver pearls  

The pearls are by Want 2 Scrap.

The ribbon was in my ribbon scrap stash. I believe it was by Celebrate It Christmas Collection.

The die cuts were made using Spellbinder dies called Grommet Tags- sentiment, and Scalloped Lables One- image. I inked around the edge of the sentiment's die cut with red ink.

The paper is by Decosse's Dynamite Doodles. http://decossesdynamitedoodles.blogspot.com/.

The card is 5" x 6 1/2".

Thanks for dropping by. Be sure to stop by The Path of Positivity and join in the challenge. You can find the challenge blog here http://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.ca/.

I am entering my Christmas cards in:

Decosse's Dynamite Doodles 12 months of Christmas cards link up-

http://decossesdynamitedoodles.blogspot.ca/p/the-12-days-of-christmas-card-link-up.html

I am entering my pansy wreath card in:

Scribble and scrap anything goes challenge- 

http://scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/

Believe in your dreams. If you do anything is possible. Have a wonderful day! Edwina

To the Beach card

Hello, Today I am using 3 digis by Scribbles Designs. You can find them here http://buyscribblesdesigns.blogspot.com/.

Copics used are Y11, Y13, Y15, Y17- sun, (YR01, YR04, YR09- orange, R22, R24, R35- red, Y11, Y13, Y15, Y17- yellow, YG00, YG01, YG03, YG07- lime green, B000, B01, B02, B05- blue, BV000, BV20, V04, V06- purples)- float, E50, E51, W1- sand, W00, W1, W3, W5, W7- post, Y0000, Y000, Y00, YR21, YR24, YR31- sign.

I colored the words in Paint net.

The embossed paper was done using an embossing folder by Darice called Waves. I then went over the embossed waves with a clear Stardust Gelly Roll pen.

The clouds are painted in with white puffy paint by Tulip.

The sun is pop dotted with 1/4" think foam dots. The float is pop dotted with 1/8" think foam dots.

The papers are by Colormates- light blue, Recollections- blue, Pixel Scrapper- sand print.

The card is 4 1/4" x 6 1/8".

I am entering my card in:

Scribbles Designs sea, sand, and surf Challenge-

http://scribblesdesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2014/07/sea-sand-and-surf-scribbles-designs.html

The Outlawz Greeting Card Challenge Summer Fun-

http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/monday-greetings/forum/topics/summer-fun-7-21-14

Thanks for dropping by. Have a Happy Summer! Edwina

With Sympathy card

The front of my card and below is the verse I wrote for the inside.

Hello, Today I am using a digi by Graphics Fairy. You can find it here http://thegraphicsfairy.com/.

Copics used are Y11, Y13, Y15, Y17- roses, YG61, YG63, Yg67- leaves and vines.

The die cut was made using a Spellbinders die called Lattice Rectangles. The die is pop dotted up.

The sentiment I typed on the computer using the Edwardian font.

The lace was sent to me in a RAK.

The pearls are from Miriam's Crafting Supplies. You can find them here http://miriamscraftingblog.com/supplies.html.

The papers are by Recollections- prints and Parchment, Georgia Pacific- white.

The card is 5" x 6 1/2".

I am entering my card in:

The Outlawz Paper a la Mode Get Well or Sympathy challenge-

http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/saturday-paper-a-la-mode/forum/topics/paper-a-la-mode-may-24-july-19-25-get-well-or-sympathy-cards

Thanks for dropping by. Have a good day. Edwina

Summertime Fun card

Hello, I guess you are wondering what is fun about planting flowers. Well, if you were my Mom or Grandpa you would know. They love flowers. To them it is fun and rewarding.

The digi is "Mrs.Sunshine" by Creative Bug on the Loose. You can find it here http://creativebugdigis.com/index.html.

Copics used are E000, E00, E01, R20- skin, E43, E44, E47- hair, YR21, YR24, YR31, Y00- hat, R20, R22, R24- shirt and ponytail holder, B91, B93, B95, B97- overalls, BV01, BV04, Y06- flowers, BV01, BV04, Y06, Y000, Y00, Y02- flowerbox, E31, E33, E35, E37- dirt, G40, G43, G46- grass, B0000, B000, B00- sky.

Stardust Gelly Roll pens used are Sky, Lime, Yellow- butterflies.

The buttons are by Favorite Findings.

The paper flowers are by Recollections.

The papers are by My Minds Eye- background print, Gotta Pixel- gold glitter and greenish- blue print, Imagine That!- blue glitter paper. 

I inked the edges of the sentiment with a reddish brown ink pad by Studio g.

The card is 4 1/4" x 5 1/2".

I am entering my card in:

The Outlawz Wednesday Sketch challenge- 

http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/wednesday-sketch/forum/topics/wednesday-sketch-challenge-july-16

Creative bug on the Loose Signs of Summer challenge-

http://scrapbookingforbeginners-naomi.blogspot.ca/2014/07/challenge-4-signs-of-summer.html

Thanks for dropping by. Have a happy Summertime, and keep cool. Edwina

Warmest Thoughts card

Hello, Today I am using a Creative Bug on the Loose digi called "Mrs. Sunshine." You can find it here 

http://creativebugdigis.com/index.html.

Copics used are E000, E00, E01, R20- skin, E37, E95, E97, E99- hair, YR21, YR24, Y11- hat, RV00, RV02, RV04- shirt and ponytail holder, B97, BG000, BG01, BG05- overalls, W1, W3- shoe, R22, R24, Y06- flowers, R22, R24, Y06, Y000, Y00, Y02- flower box, G40, G43, G46- grass, E31, E33, E37- dirt, B0000, B000, B00- shy.

Stardust Gelly Roll pens used are Sky, Lime, Yellow- butterflies, Yellow- hat.

I made my papers. Using white card stock I used my old Marvy markers to draw stripes at an angle. I then lightly rubbed it horizontally to soften the effect of the colors. For the other paper I used the 1" square ink pads in green, yellow and blue. I randomly inked around the white card stock overlapping slightly each color. While still wet I rubbed in a circular motion to blend and soften the colors. 

The ribbon is by American Crafts- yellow, The Ribbon Boutique- gingham.

The sentiment is by Create with TLC. You can find it here http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/tlc4lo/1/1/149280//

The card is 6 1/2" x 4 3/4".

I am entering my card in:

The Outlawz Color Challenge  use ocean blue, green, and blossom yellow twist make your own background paper-

http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/tuesday-color/forum/topics/july-15th-colour-challenge

Creative Bug on the Loose signs of Summer challenge-

http://scrapbookingforbeginners-naomi.blogspot.ca/2014/07/challenge-4-signs-of-summer.html

Thanks for dropping by. Have a wonderful Summer! Edwina

Robyn's Fetish Challenge #221 Paper Piecing 07/20/2014

Hello, Today at Robyn's Fetish our challenge is paper piecing. I am using "Cute Girl with her 3 Balloons" by Gerda Steiner. Gerda Steiner is our sponsor this week. The winner gets their choice of 3 digital images from the Gerda Steiner store. You can find the store here http://gerdasteinerdesigns.com/.

I paper pieced the 3 balloons, jumper, hair, shirt, socks, grass.

Copics used are E000, E00, E01, R20- skin, E31, E33- to add dimension to the hai, W1, W3, W5- shoes.

Stardust Gelly Roll pens were used for the balloon strings. I used red, yellow, lime.

I cut some green card stock with decorative edge scissors to look like grass. I then inked the front layer with Pistachio ink by Martha Stewart.

I inked the edges of the white card stock with Pumpkin ink by Martha Stewart.

The ribbon is by Really Reasonable Ribbon. You can find it here http://www.reasonableribbon.com/.

The papers are by Recollections- yellow, greens, kraft paper, red, blue, Georgia Pacific- white, Digital background paper is by Imagine That! You can find it here http://www.imaginethatdigistamp.com/index.html.

The tag is 3 3/4" x 6".

Thanks for dropping by. Be sure to stop by the Robyn's Fetish Challenge blog and join in our paper piecing challenge. You can find the challenge blog here http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.com/.

Have a wonderful day! Edwina

Imagine That! Bonjour card

Hello, Today I am using "J'aime Paris" digi set and "Paris in Summer" digital paper set by Imagine That! digis by Kris. You can find them here http://www.imaginethatdigistamp.com/index.html. 

Copics used are BG10, BG11, BG13, BG15- bike, E51, E55, E57- basket, Y06, RV10, RV13- flowers.

Silver Metallic Gelly Roll Pen was used on the bike's spokes, handle bars, and sprocket.

The ribbon is by Really Reasonable Ribbon. You can find it here http://www.reasonableribbon.com/.

The border is made using a Martha Stewart Border punch called Embossed Zigzag.

The sentiment is pop dotted.

The card is 4 1/4" x 5 1/2".

Thanks for dropping by. Be sure to stop by the Imagine That! challenge blog. You can find it here http://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.com/.

I am entering my card in:

Opened Minded Crafting Fun vacation related challenge-

http://open-mindedcraftingfun.blogspot.com/

Have a wonderful day! Edwina

Imagine That! You Are so Sweet! card

Hello, Today I am using Imagine That! digis by Kris digital sets "Ladybugs"- digi and sentiment, "Sweet Warm Ups"- stripe paper, "Tart n' Tangy"- pink gingham, and "Gertie Goose Spring/Summer" - pink with dots digital paper sets. You can find them here 

http://www.imaginethatdigistamp.com/index.html.

Copics used are E31, E33, E35, E37, RV02, Rv04, RV06, Rv09- bug, V20, V22, V25, Y00, Y13, Y15, Y17- flower, YG61, YG63, YG67- leaves and stem.

The die cut is made using a Spellbinders die called Labels Eight.

The ribbon is by Recollections. 

The ric rac is by Really Reasonable Ribbon. You can find it here http://www.reasonableribbon.com/

The dots are paper Candi by Craftworks.

The card is 5" x 6 1/2".

Thanks for dropping by. Be sure to stop by the Imagine That! Challenge blog. You can find it here 

http://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.com/.

Have a wonderful day! Edwina

Fresh Brewed Designs Digi Release July 14-16, 2014

 Fresh Brewed Designs is having a digi release. You can find the release party on the Fresh Brewed Designs Facebook fan page here https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fresh-Brewed-Designs/139388879447210.

 I am using "Betsy's Birthday, and Louie's Cupcake." You can find them in the Fresh Brewed Designs store here http://www.freshbreweddesigns.com/.

This is a Telescope card.This is a photo of the card opened up.

This is a photo of the card folded up. Each layer overlaps showing a little of the one under it. 

The top section closeup.

The Second Section Closeup.

The third section Closeup.

Copics used are E000, E00, E31, E33, E37, RV000, RV00, RV02- monkeys, B000, B01, B04- cupcake wrapper and candle, Y13, Y17- flame, YG00, YG01, YG03, YG07- frosting on cupcake and table RV000, RV00, RV02, RV04, RV63, Rv66, RV69- dress and bow, RV000, RV00, Rv02, B000, B00, B01- cake, B05- candles on cake.

Gold Metallic Gelly Roll pen was used on the legs of the table. 

The mess webbing behind the Monkey was sent to me in a RAK. 

The die cut was made using a Spellbinders die called Fleur de Lis Rectangles. 

The brads are by Recollections.

The ribbon is by Offray. 

The sentiments are by Create with TLC- "Do I smell Birthday Cake?" You can find it here http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/tlc4lo/1/1/149280//. 

The Happy Birthday Sentiment I typed on the Computer. 

The card stocks are by Bazzill- blue, Georgia Pacific- white.

The card is 10 1/2" long and 5" wide opened up. That includes the ribbon pull. Folded the card is 5" x 4 1/4".

Thanks for dropping by. Be sure to stop by the Fresh Brewed Designs Challenge Blog. You can find the challenge blog here http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.com/.

Have a Happy Summer! Edwina