Snow Scene

I drew this little scene, scanned it and used the program Paint to even out the lines.    I colored with Copic markers and added Liquid Applique, MS glitter and Filigree embossing powder.  It was lots of fun to draw the picture but it's much quicker to use stamps and digi images~sooooo not sure how often I'll be doing this!  I'm going to submit this card to the challenge over at  CMC , there are some beautiful snow cards over there (and some nice prizes)!

Topsy-Turvy Cake

Hi!  I think this'll be the last birthday card I'll make until I've started and finished Christmas cards.  I'm still not sure what I'll do for Christmas cards, and how many people I'll make them for .......hmmmmm....  Anyway this card is a digi image from The Stamping Boutique, and I've colored it with Copics; then did some shading with Prismacolor pencils.  I added some Star Dust Stickles to the bow, some glitter around the cake, and the lollipops and plate got a coat of Diamond Glaze.  I used Copics to color the little tiny pearls at the base of the cake.  That's it for now, thanks for stopping by!  :)

This card will be submitted to the Challenge at Simply Scrapping Crafts/week of November 24.

CMC Copic Challenge/Simply Scrapping Challenge

Got my CMC Challenge done just in the nick of time as cards are to be done by tonight at 10:00! This digi image was generously donated by The Stamping Boutique to use as an inspiration for the challenge.  Image is colored of course with Copic markers.   It took me a bit longer than usual to make this card because I cut out the inside of the angel's wings so I could use some sheer green ribbon for the wings.  I added some Star Dust stickles to the doves and used Viva Decor Glitter Liner in Peridot and Sapphire on the angel's wings.  I'm also submitting this card for the Simply Scrapping Challenge ~Anything Goes!   Thanks for stopping by!

Simply Scrapping/November 10

Good Morning!  It's a foggy, rainy day today here in PA and it's making me want to stay inside and craft instead of running errands~so I finished up my Thanksgiving project for my Simply Scrapping Challenge.  Instead of a card this week, I made a mini-gift box using a template I purchased from My Time Made Easy, designed by Lauren Meader.  This was a quick and easy project and I think I may use this template to make little Christmas gifts.  I'm planning on filling this one with some dark chocolate and giving it as a Thanksgiving hostess gift.  Have a great day!

Willow the Autumn Fairy

Hello Everyone!!!  This week it's Anything Goes using a Michelle Perkett Studio Image over at Michelle Perkett's Challenge blog, so I printed out the beautiful Willow the Autumn Fairy image to color.  Michelle's images always look magical~ making them so fun to color, and as usual I used  Copics.  The design paper is by Basic Grey and ribbon was colored with Copics to coordinate with the image.

Simply Scrapping Card Challenge for Week of November 3

This week's challenge over at Simply Scrapping is to use an image with wings such as butterfly, fairy, or angel.  It's so much fun to add the sparkles to wings; I applied a coat of Star Dust Stickles after coloring with Copics.  Something about the Christmas season approaching is making me feel like dunking everything in glitter.  The snowflakes are coated in Martha Stewart glitter, but it doesn't show up too well in the photo. I colored the Tiddlyink image with Copic markers which is also a requirement of the challenge. 

Meet Girly Gilli

All my previous cards have always had digi designs so this is my very first actual stamped card.  Actually it's designed by Anary and her stamps are relatively new and are called Gilli.  If you'd like to purchase these adorable stamps you can purchase them here:  gilli    I've colored the image with Copics and will be entering this card in a challenge over at CMC and also at Simply Scrapping.

Simply Scrapping Copic Challenge/Week 2

Hooray, this week I finished up my card for Simply Scrapping with hours to spare!  The challenge is to make a Halloween themed card using orange and black Copics.  I colored my *peekaboo bug* Tiddlyink digi image.

Simply Scrapping October Challenge/Week 1

Our first week of the Copic Challenge over at Simply Scrapping is to color either grey hair or metal.  You ought to come by and join the Copic group over there; here's a link to the group:  http://simplyscrapping.ning.com/group/copiccorner  Everyone is super nice over there and it'll keep you challenged.  My digi image is from The Stamping Boutique and I colored it with Copic markers. 

Michelle Perkett Challenge 48

The challenge this week over at Michelle Perkett's blog is to create a card using a Michelle Perkett image that is any shape except square or rectangle.  Click here to see all the wonderful designs:   http://michelleperkettstudio.blogspot.com/ 
My image is Michelle's Juniper and Cecilia digi image.

Simply Scrapping Copic Challenge for Week Beginning September 29

This week's challenge over at Simply Scrapping is to design a card using Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue.  Also the image is to be colored using Copic markers.  I figured something old could be the moon, something new~the Michelle Perkett Digi Image I've never used before, something borrowed~I originally colored this image for a challenge over at CMC but borrowed it for this challenge too, and blue~well that's a bit of blue for you. 

Tiddly Ink Digi Design

I meant to start listing what I've used in making my cards but once again forgot to jot down all the info.  This card is a birthday card for one of my niece's and the card below (in my last blog) is for her twin sister.  Hope they like them.  :)

CMC Copic Challenge

Color Me Creative's Copic Challenge this week is to use the feathering technique in your coloring.  It's a nice group and fun prizes so you should check it out if you enjoy Copic markers.  Here's the link:  http://scrapbitzcopics.ning.com/group/cmccopicchallengegroup?xg_source=msg_wel_group 

My image is a Tiddlyink digi....lots of cute images over there!

OWH Midweek Throwdown Challenge

Operation Write Home's Challenge this week is to create an easel card.  To find out more about this week's challenge all the information is here:  http://www.owhstarsandstamps.org/  The OWH site also has links for instruction on how to make an easel card.  They're a lot of fun to make so be sure to check it out.

Copic markers were used to color my easel card, and I used a digi image by Priscillastyles, you can go here to see more of her art:  http://priscillastyles.blogspot.com/

CMC Copic Challenge

CMC's bi-monthly challenge is to use at least three blue Copic markers to create a denim effect.  I also did the additional challenge and used the Copic Colorless Blender to try and get some more texture in the denim.  The image is a digi image from In Style Stamps and I've added Diamond Glaze to the eyes and the stool, as well as Diamond Stickles to the phone.

CDAC Embellishment Challenge

Doodle Pantry is hosting a challenge over at Crafter's Digital Art Center and it is to enhance your project by decorating the corners.  I colored Laurie Wilson's (Doodle Pantry) rose digital image for this challenge.  Copics were mainly used to color the image although I did use a couple Prismacolor pencils to deepen up the shading a bit.  My attempt with this card was to make a cheerful-looking get well card.  :)

Challenge #42 Michelle Perkett's ~ Mary Margaret

This week over at http://michelleperkettstudio.blogspot.com/  the challenge is "Back to School".  There is also a blog hop going on and to  join in just click the link above.  My Michelle Perkett digi image is her Mary Margaret Teacher's Pet which I've colored with Copic markers. 

Pixie Dust and CMC Copic Challenges

I've colored this Pixie Dust Digi Image with Copics, had a bit of trouble with the paper not wanting me to go darker with my purple Copics. :-/  Probably time to try out some new paper.  The Pixie Dust Challenge is to use polka dots on cards/projects this week and over at CMC the challenge is to color grass.

Card for iCopic's Color Challenge #2

This week's challenge over at the iCopic Lover Blog is to use the colors blue, yellow and red, inspired by Super Mario cupcakes.  It's such a pretty color combination; this was a fun challenge!  I used Copic markers as well as Stickles for added sparkle,  to color this Pink Cat Digi Image.  :)  Here's the link so you can take a look at the challenge:  http://blog.icopic.com/

Michelle Perkett Aloha DT Blog Hop

Thank you so much to the DT over at MP Studio!  They have been a genuine inspiration with their creative ideas using the MP designs!  Welcome to the new DT and looking forward to seeing your artistic creations.  In this pic is the "Leilani" digi design by Michelle Perkett.  I colored her with Copics and am disappointed that all the glitter I added to the flowers, didn't photograph.  Thanks again, Ana (Hawaiian name)  :)

Next up on the stop is:  Margie:
http://creativityplace24.blogspot.com/

Here's a List of all the Aloha Blog stops:

http://michelleperkett.blogspot.com

Helen:
http://h2designs.blogspot.com/

Marilyn:
http://marilynscardsandmore.blogspot.com/

Sandi:
http://oneofakindcreations-bysandi.blogspot.com/

Tammy:
http://tmaynard.blogspot.com/

Maria:
http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com

Jean:
http://jeano9.blogspot.com/

Claire:
http://clairescraftycreations.blogspot.com/

Lynne:
http://doodlebuglynne.blogspot.com/


Randi:
http://hobby-for-sjelen.blogspot.com/


Mari:
http://trailsofpaper.blogspot.com/


Linda:
http://cardchallengesandmore.blogspot.com/


Shelley:
http://shelleyscreations.blogspot.com/


Pattie:
http://pattiescreations.blogspot.com/

Lee:
http://stampingwithgrandmalee.blogspot.com/

Amanda:
http://colouringourworld.blogspot.com/


Pauline:
http://paulineguttrey.blogspot.com/

Jan:
http://jans-gonestampin.blogspot.com/


Ileana:
http://allthingsthatmakemehappy.blogspot.com/

Jana:
http://stampingeek.blogspot.com/

Tammy:
http://mycraftcentral.blogspot.com/

Trish:
http://wwwhillsidecraftscouk-trish.blogspot.com/

Denise:
http://myinkimprint.blogspot.com/

Jasmine:
http://oysterflowers.blogspot.com/

Kerri:
http://fotf-constellations.blogspot.com/

Bev:
http://beeceecreativity.blogspot.com/

Laralee:
http://racinggrandmacrafts.blogspot.com/

Ann: (you are here)
http://annfran9093.blogspot.com/

Margie: (next)
http://creativityplace24.blogspot.com/

Rhonda:
http://bluepoohbear753.blogspot.com/

Margaret:
http://deniquecrafts.blogspot.com/


Michelle Perkett Studio Challenge Blog:
http://michelleperkettstudio.blogspot.com/

Clearly Delightful Challenge CDBC7

The info for this challenge in which you are to use either pearls, bling or buttons (or all three) can be found here:   http://clearlydelightful.typepad.com/clearly_delightful/2010/07/july-monthly-challenge-cdbc7.html .     I've used several black pearls and a glossy brad for my cherry blossom card.  I colored the cherry digi image purchased from Doodle Pantry with Prismacolor pencils.

Birthday Whimsy Challenge over at Crafter's Digital Art Center

I made this card using  Michelle Perkett's-- Birthday Flower Cupcake Design.  The digi image is colored with Copic markers.

Forever Love-Pixie Dust Image

Pixie Dust has many adorable images, and I'm starting to build up quite a collection of them.  This is a card I made for my parents' anniversary.  Pixie Dust digi image is colored with Copics.

For Copic Challenges over at Simply Scrapping Crafts

Simply Scrapping Card Challenge

I used a Pollycraft Digi Stamp for this card, which I entered into this weeks Copic Challenge at http://simplyscrapping.ning.com/photo , in which we were to color brunette hair.

Michelle Perkett Studio Challenge

I made this card using a design from Michelle Perkett Studio, one of my favorite places to purchase digi designs.  This week's challenge over at Michelle Perkett's blog is Circles and Lace/Ribbon.

Michelle Perkett Digi Design

For this card I used a Michelle Perkett digi image.  I colored with Copic markers and added glitter to the dress, as well as, Viva paper pen in gold to the crown. :)

I won my very first craft challenge today over at Simply Scrapping; it was a lot of fun! The above card was my entry for the challenge. The image is from Pink Cat Studio and was mainly colored with Copic markers. This card went to my Mom for Mother's Day. :)