I used the new SAB set Friendship Blooms for the sentiment,

stamped Always heart in Rose Red, colored in Blush.

The paper is by My Mind's Eye, Impress, and SU. Sketch

from Cococat's site.

 

 

I used the new Friendship Blooms set and the

Love & Happiness rub-ons. They are SO cool,

I am going to stockpile as many as I can. There are

4 sheets, one each of black, white, olive, and chocolate.

Yum.

 

 

Love this paper, I think I'll be needing more of this stuff

fairly soon. The image is an older one by PSX that had never

seen ink before today, colored in Copic markers.

 

This is the only set I pre-ordered so I could get

a chance to make some samples for my display board.

I love the selection this time, hope I can earn them all!

 

Cheesy Celebration. House Mouse stamps, all else is

Stampin' Up.

 

This is a new release set called Just B from Stampin' Up

that I borrowed from my friend Sharon today. It was great

to spend this rainy morning stamping. Chores can wait when

there is new product to try!

 

 

More new products!! Wish I had a bit more time to play today

but the sun is out for a change and I need to take advantage

of this rare occurrence.

This set called Friendship Blooms will be available soon for the

Stampin' Up Sale-A-Bration event coming up in February and

March. For every $50 dollars you spend, you have the opportunity

to earn a free set. Can't beat free!!

This card was done for the black and turquoise challenge at Cococat's.

 

I have been wanting to put this Elzybells angel up in the clouds

so I made the "kick stand" part of the card a cloud. Paper is by

NRN designs, also used Ballet and Bashful Blue. I raided my

sewing trims box for the bit of real lace and added some dotted

Music paper and Bird Notes stamp set are by Crafty Secrets.

Turquoise paper is Two Scoops by Basic Grey, heart charm,

white organdy and peach picot edge ribbon also used.

Colored in Copics and edged with Guava ink. 

To simulate the look of suede, I sponged Caramel ink onto Caramel cardstock.

I also used vanilla craft ink for emblems and paisley. All supplies are current

Stampin' Up. Love those jumbo eyelets which are a breeze to set with the Crop-A-Dile.

 

This beautiful and romantic paper by Crafty Secrets

reminds me of old fashioned wall paper, this is from

the Radiant pack. It is all so pretty, I want to sit down

and use it all up. 

The dress is from Stampin' Up colored in Copic markers.

Ribbon by May Arts.

 

 

 

I multi-tasked on this card. There was a challenge at Cococat's

to make a card with a cat. I used this image from Penny Black,

colored in Prismacolor pencils and Copic markers. The second

part of the challenge was from today over at SCS to use the colors

Banana, Wasabi, and Blue Bayou. I also used the Petals wheel,

Petals & Paisley? paper with SU brads.

 

For this I used Close To My Heart's More To Adore

paper pack and stamp set, Stampin' Up's Doodle This

and Doodle That stamp sets. For a wonderful step by step

check out this SCS link:

 

OPEN:

I really love my Prismacolor pencils, I think it was by far my

most worthwhile crafting investment. The stamps by Karen Lockhart

are perfect for using these. If you check out this link you will find a

wonderful tutorial and tips for coloring, shading, and blending.

 

I took a class by Karen last year and it was very informative. What I remember

taking away from this the most was to layer on the colors gradually, take your time

with the shading and blending. It is always easier to add a little bit more color if you need to.

And of course practice, practice, practice!

 

   

This was for a challenge to do a blue card.

I used Basic Grey's Two Scoops paper,

everything else is current Stampin' Up, except

for Martha Stewart border punch which I really love.

It punches and embosses at the same time. Cool.

 

I used an empty General Foods International Coffee can

and covered it with the new Ginger Blossoms paper by SU

trimmed in Groovy Guava stitched grosgrain ribbon. I cut a

flower out of the paper, added a Pretties Kit pearl and popped

it out on a dimensional. This paper is so fabulous, I am just about

through my first package and will be ordering another tomorrow!

 

This was made using the larger tag punch and

new Bali Beeze paper with Celebrate Everything.

 

This was a multi-tasker challenge, one on the

demo forum for the crayon resist technique and

the other for the sketch layout found here:

 

I highlighted the blossoms in white crayon to look like cotton

and then brayered them in Soft Sky and Pretty in Pink. 

 

I used a 4x6" acrylic frame and the new Embrace Life set with

the Ginger Blossoms paper. For the flower I colored it in Pretty

In Pink and then smushed it into the Regal Rose ink pad, highlighted

with white gel pen. I got a deal on these frames at our Fred Meyer,

buy 2 and get 1 free. I may go back tomorrow and stock up as these

make a nice little gift that is quick and easy.

 

 

  

Best wishes to you all for a very Happy, healthy

New Year filled with many blessings.

 

For a resolution...

I am really going to try to keep up with this blog

and stay current with new cards to upload and have

resolved to try at least one technique each week.