Valentines for 2022

 Well here it is still January, and I've managed to get my valentines made already?  They're not over the top, we keep Valentine's Day fairly simple in our family, but it was fun to pull out supplies that I've had for a while, and make good use of them.  I also love making valentines that are a little non-traditional, especially when it comes to cards for the males in my life.  I pulled out the You're My Happy papers by Teresa Collins, and a few CTMH dies to put these together:

I used CTMH glitter paper on my cards - a coppery/brown colour for the masculine cards, and a nice glittery gold for my daughter.

Mojo & All The Little Things

I am playing along with a new challenge on Lesley Croghan's blog, called "Inspired By All The Little Things".  She has posted an inspiration photo, which immediately made me think of this floral paper from Teresa Collins.  I'm using this week's Mojo Monday sketch:

I needed a sympathy card, so I pulled out an older set from Close To My Heart (Card Word Puzzle) and stamped it on a circle of watercolour paper.  I used the CTMH inks that matched my paper and used a paintbrush to paint the inks onto my image.  I popped it up over a piece of organdy ribbon to finish it off.  The sentiment is from Verve's "Blessings".

Patterned paper is You Are my Happy, by Teresa Collins; Cardstock and Inks are Sorbet & Desert Sand, CTMH; Colonial White organdy ribbon, CTMH; Sentiment is Blessings by Verve; Stamps are Card Word Puzzle, CTMH; STAX Circle & Stitched Circle dies, My Favorite Things.

Christmas Cheer & a Warehouse Sale!

 I've been working away at Christmas cards in all of my spare time!  Here is the sweet little penguin from the new Art Impressions 2015 Christmas Cheer Set (Sku # 4666):

 The Christmas Cheer stamp set comes with three sweet images, and three sentiments - you can see all of the new Ai Christmas 2015 stamp sets here.  There is still time to join in our Be Merry challenge on the Ai blog - we would love to see your festive creations!  Happy Stamping!
Copics used: C7, C5, C3, C1, R59, R27, R24, R22, R20, G28, G24, G21, Y26, Y23, YR16
AND... if anyone is in or around the Keizer, Oregon area this weekend... Art Impressions is having a humungous warehouse sale - deals galore!  Scroll down to read all about it - or click here for more info!

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What's New? Challenge

The Art Impressions Design Team is back today with our first challenge of 2015!  It's called "What's New?"  It's a New Year, so we want to see you using something that's new... a new stamp that you've never used, maybe a new technique?  I'm using three new products on my card today - this cute little Zoo Baby elephant in the Dream Big Set (Sku#4533), some new Teresa Collins papers (I bought these before I even owned the Dream Big set, but knew that I'd be getting it soon...) and I broke open a brand new package of sequins that I've had for a few months but never used:

 This is the version that I ended up with... but I initially made him up without the sequins (I think that I might be embellishment challenged - I hummed and hawwed over the sequins for a good 10 minutes!)  I actually like both versions, but would like to know what you think?

The designers are all sharing our New Year's Crafting Resolutions today, too -  this year I really would like to develop my watercolouring skills more.  I received a set of brushes and a lovely set of watercolour pencils for Christmas that I hope to put to good use shortly.  I love my Tombow markers too, so will continue to play and learn with them as well.  An ongoing resolution of mine is to continue learning and trying new things with my Copic markers.  What are your crafting resolutions?  We would love to hear them, and see what new creations you come up with - you can link them up on the Art Impressions blog, here.

Copics used - Greys: W7, W5, W3, W1, W00

Pinks - R37, R35, R32, R30

Joyful Christmas

 I am sharing a sweet snowman card today on the Art Impressions blog, using Joyful Christmas Set (Sku #4314) :

This sweet snowman also comes with a stamp spelling the word "JOY" and a sentiment: "Joy to you this Christmas".  I've coloured him with Copic markers, fussy cut around him and popped him up over a matted oval.

Happy stamping!

Copic markers used: Browns - E57, E55, E53, E51, E50

Greys - C5, C3, C1, C00

Greens - G46, G43, G40

Rusty reds - E09, E07, E02

Oranges - YR12, YR00



Merry Christmas To All

 I am realling loving the Art Impressions 2014 Christmas collection!!  I have a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" card featuring the snowman from the Christmas To All set (Sku #4517):

I stitched my main panel down with my sewing machine, and scattered a few die cut stars around him.  Here's a closeup:

This is the sentiment included with the set that I've put on the inside:

Don't forget that our Zoo/Animal themed challenge is still happening - you can link up your creation here.  Happy stamping!

Copics used: Reds - E09, E07, E13, E02

Greens - YG67, YG65, YG63

Browns - E57, E55, E53, E51, E50

Yellows - Y23  Greys - C1, C00

Oranges - YR12, YR00



Holiday Wishes

 I have a 5 1/2" square card to share today, using the Art Impressions Christmas 2014 stamp set: Holiday Wishes Set (Sku #4516):

I did some stitching with my sewing machine...added a few sequins...popped up the sentiment, and we're done!

Copics used: Reds - E09, E07, E13, E02

Greens - G67, G65, G63

Browns - E57, E55, E53, E51, E50

Greys - C7, C5, C3, C1, C00

Golds - Y26, Y23, Y21



Witch Wanda

 Yikes!  Here we are in September already... where does the time go?  But I must say that fall is my favourite season - the colours, the baking, the cooler days - I love it all.  So with Halloween just weeks away, I've pulled out the Witch Wanda Set (Sku#4311) from Art Impressions:

Now I have to say, that before this time last year, I had never made a Halloween card before!?  (We celebrate the occassion, I just don't send cards).  But oh my goodness, I had the best time making them, and fell completely in love with Witch Wanda and the Air Hag stamp set.  It was like getting an injection of mojo... and this year is no different.  I've coloured up a bunch of Wanda's and have several ideas for a few 3D projects, so you'll likely see a bit more Halloween from me!

Here is a closeup of Wanda - she is coloured entirely in "Grey Scale" - I used W9, W7, W5, W3, W1 & W00 Copic markers which are their warm greys - I'd seen the idea on Pinterest, which gives her a bit of a vintage vibe. I really love this look, and plan to do a few more versions of this throughout the fall & holiday season, so stay tuned!



Anything Goes Challenge



It is week two of the Art Impressions "Anything Goes" challenge - so hop on over to the Ai blog and link up your creation!  There are always wonderful prizes to be won.  Next week is a special birthday for my (MUCH older) sister :o)  So I pulled out exhuberant Millie, some Teresa Collins papers, and some glitter paper:

There's a little rhinestone on her sweater as well, so the overall effect is a little more glittery than it comes across in the photo.  Here's a Millie close up:

The CTMH glitter paper cut beautifully in the Cricut!

 

Patterned papers are Summer Stories, Teresa Collins; Cardstock is Slate and Colonial White, CTMH; Ink is Tuxedo Black, Memento; Copic Markers; Stamp is Millie, Art Impressions; Glitter paper & sparkle, CTMH; Cricut Artiste cartridge, CTMH.

Mojo Monday #300!

Mojo Monday is celebrating a huge milestone this week, with their 300th sketch!  I've been a Verve fan for years, so was very keen to play along, and pulled out a couple of favourite Verve sets.  I am also using this week's Dynamic Duos colour combo of grey +?

Patterned papers are Summer Stories, Teresa Collins; Cardstock is Black, Whisper & White Daisy, CTMH; Inks are Black and Whisper, CTMH; Stamp sets are All the Flowers Plain Jane & Bloom & Grow - Verve; Licorice Opaque Pearls, CTMH; Leaf die, Verve.

 

Unscripted Sketches #134 and a Woo Hoo!

I really loved the Teresa Collins Christmas Home collection when I first saw it, and was finally able to find some!  I've used this week's Unscripted Sketch and one of my new Waltzingmouse holiday stamps:

Patterned papers are Christmas Home by Teresa Collins; Stamp set is Seasonal Remedies, Waltzingmouse Stamps; Ink is Cranberry; Cardstock is Black and White Daisy, CTMH; Buttons & ribbon are CTMH;  Spellbinders dies.

And now for my Woo Hoo!  I found out this morning that I'd been named a Top Mouse over at the Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge blog for this card :o)  I am proudly displaying my Top Mouse blinkie over on the side of my blog!