Happy 4th of July

Happy Wednesday,

Do you have any special plans for the long weekend? I am just enjoying my time off. Today over at the Inky Impressions challenge we have red, white & blue. I hope you can join us.

I used Christopher Riding his Bike for my card. I colored my image with Copic Markers and paper pieced his shirt. I used Pride paper from Authentique, added some floss and a few other embellishments.

I have candy on my blog if you are interested here is the link.

I am entering my cards in the following challenges:

Simon Says - Patriotic

The Pink Elephant - Photo Inspiration

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes or International Colors - USA

Vintage Canvas Class

Good Morning,

This weekend I went to an awesome class. The instructor was  I learned so many tips for mix media. Below is the canvas I made. Lynne was awesome. She is so knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor.

A close up of the flower which was made with vintage curtains and colored with Twinkling H20's and Silks.

I went with my good friend Sandy. Our other two friends unfortunately couldn't make it. After the class we ate at this awesome seafood restaurant! So yummy; fish and chips. Then when I got home my husband took me for my favorite ice cream - Mocha Chip.

My friend Sandy shared some of her lace with me. I was very excited and grateful. You can see my gorgeous lace below.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your week!

Ariella with Heart

Happy Saturday,

Today starts my first of vacation! So looking for some rest and relaxation.

Over at Crafty Friends Challenge this is bling. I created my card with this sweet image form Cedar Chest Designs Ariella with Heart. I colored her with Copic Markers, added some polka dots and fine white glitter. To complete my design I used Fran tage, ribbon, bling and some colorful hearts.

Please join us over at Crafty Friends Challenge!

A closer view:

I have some candy on my blog. I hope you stop by and take a peek!

Thanks!!!


I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Tuesday Throwdown - #153 Glitz and Glimmer
Paper Playtime - #13 Red, White, Blue
Cupcake #248 - Not for Flowers

Roseta by Syliva Zet

Hello,

Is everyone having a good summer? It is humid and warm here with a lot of rain.  I hope the sun comes out soon.

Today I am featuring this pretty stamp by Sylvia Zet for Whimsy Stamp. I colored her with Copic markers and used some fran tage. If you haven't tried the fran tage I highly recommend it. You can create some cool affects with frantage. I inked up all the edges of my paper. Figured out my design and added embellishments to complete my card.  I hope I have inspired you today to try something new!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Karen

Cryogen Paper

Liquid Scrap Dots

1/4" Scor-Tape

Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

Jet Black Archival Ink

Roseta by Sylvia Zet for Whimsy Stamp

Copic Markers

Magnolia Doo Hickey Die - Tilda Ticket

Frantage - Aged Green Embossing Enamel

Below are some closer views:

I have some blog candy over at my blog. Please feel free to stop by.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Simon Says - Anything Goes

Through the Craft Room Door - June 27 - July 2 Anything Goes

Tilda with Cross Necklace and Candy

I just love the new Magnolia Special Moments collection. Today I am showcasing Tilda with Cross Necklace. I made this sweet Tilda card for my wonderful daughter-in-law's birthday which is next week.

I colored my image with Copic Markers - Skin E000, E00, E11, R01; Hair E50, E51, E53; Rose R000, R00, R01, R81, G94, G99. Her ribbon, dress and shoes were paper piecing. I added some gold spica pen to her cross to make it stand out a little more. The snail was colored with E41, E42, E43, E47 and R0l.

Here are a few closer views of the design:

A list of the other goodies I used on my card:
Magnolia Stamps - Tilda with Cross Necklace and Small Snail
Paper - Authentique, Graphic 45, misc. from my stash
Magnolia DooHickey Dies - Doily Flowers,   So Wrapped Tilda Lace Tag
Cherry Lynn Die Butterfly
Marianne Die - Heart, Fence, Bird
Spellbinders Die
Ribbon, lace trim and bling
Shabby Pink and Green Fran tage


Here is the link to my candy.


I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Magnolia Mania - #72 Paper Piecing
Simply Magnolia - Garden Delights
Bunny Zoes - June Challenge Wings
Tilda's Town - # 58 Special Occasion
Lovely hAnglar or Sweet Magnolia - #72 Your Favourite Color Combo (Pink, Green, White)

Summer Fun

Happy Saturday,

Today over at CMC we are having a summer fun challenge. Why don't you come over and join in the fun! For my card I used the digi image "Tiffany Swimming in the Beach Wearing a Bikini".

I colored my image with Copic markers. Hair E50, E51,E53; Skin E000,E00,E11, Bathing Suit B000,B10, B13; Ball B000, B10, R37, R39; Water B01, B21. Colored her earrings and highlighted her hair with a spica pen. I added fran tage to give the illusion that the water was splashing up. The paper is from Authentique. The starfish is a Magnonlia Stamp. I also used some decorative stickers from Authentique. The edges of the papers were all inked up with Distress Ink - Walnut Stain and added ribbon and flowers to complete my design.

Oh, and don't forget CMC is having a sale on all their Copic classes. You won't want to miss it!

Thanks for stopping by!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Milk Coffee Challenge - Summer Fun

2 Sisters Challenge - Summer Fun

Deep Ocean Challenge #54 Welcome Summer

Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #176 - Summer 

Isn't She Lovely

Are you ready for the weekend? I sure am, we are supposed to have some nice weather. Which is a really pleasant break from all the rain.

Last week I got a nice package from Diana over at Magnolia. I so excited when I received my order.  Yesterday I got to play with “Cute Little Tilda.” I fell in love with her.

I decided to do a little something different for my card. I found a fan template online and decided it would be perfect. I colored my image with Copic markers (skin E000, E00, E11, R20; hair E50, E51, E53; outfit and bow R81, R83, R85. I added polka dots to her outfit with a white poster paint sharpie.

I used my spellbinders to cut out the round circles. I gather the lace behind the second oval. Fran tage is so awesome; I added Fran tage to the top edges of the fan and around Tilda. She looks like she is kneeling in a pile of fine feathers. To complete the design I used Cheery Lynn Dies – Flourish and Butterfly, added a few flowers, and some pearls to the butterfly.

Here is a closer view:

One last peek:

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Totally Tilda - Going for a Song - Isn't She Lovely by Stevie Wonder
Magnolia Down Under - Anything Goes
Magnolia-licious -Lucious Lace
Stamp and Create with Magnolia - Challenge #12 Summer Fun
Marvelous Magnolia - Challenge #32 Bright Colors