You Lift Me Up

You know you love your craft when you wake up dreaming about your next project.  That’s exactly what I did this morning!  I recently purchased this Hello Bluebird stamp set, Fly A Kite, from 7 Kids. And I just couldn’t wait to get these little cuties colored up!  I started by blending Distress Oxides for the background, and then colored and fussy cut all the little animals and scene builders.  Before I glued the elements to the card, I got out my VersaFine Clare ink and stamped the kite strings and sentiment.  And, voila!  The little dream I had this morning came to fruition!  I hope you like it!

Copics Used:
Bear:  E31 E55 E57 E49 R30 R20 BG23 BG09
Bunny:  C00 C01 C02 C03 C5 R30 R20
Mouse:  W00 W01 W3 W4 R30 R20 RV21 RV13 RV14
Kite:  YG00 BG23 BG09 RV21 RV13 RV14
Fox:  YR27 E33 YR16 E13 E11 E00 W0 W1 W3

Kindness Changes Everything

Happy Friday!  I’m up at 7 Kids today, and decided to color the June Fairy Tot from Sweet November.  Amy’s post of this little cutie was my inspiration.  I just love my collection of SN fairy tots!  They are not in the store, but are FREE to anyone that posts a Sweet November image within the month of its release.  How amazing is that?  I think you’d have so much fun getting crafty with these sweet images.   

You’ll want to be sure to check out the 7 Kids Facebook Group.  So much fun and inspiration.  And a chance to add one of these lovely fairies to your collection of digital images as well!

Have a fabulous and crafty weekend!

Copics Used:
Skin:  E000 E00 E11 E04 R00 R20 V28 V20 V22
Hair:  E40 E41 E42 E43 E44
Shirt/Shorts:  G43 G40 G20 Y000 Y11 Y13 Y21 E41 E81 E84
Flowers:  BG70 BG72 BG75 G43 G46 Y15 YR23
Sky:  B0000 B000 B00 B41 R000
Background:  YG00 YG03 YG25 G94 G99 YG17 E43 E35 B12 B14

I Miss Seaing You

Hello dear crafty friends!  Today I’ve colored the third of three Sweet November mermaids that were a part of the 7 Kids June vault opening.  This is Current Ebbtide and her angelfish friend, Anela.  I love the serene expression on Current’s face, and that her friend has appeared on the scene to be with her.  I experimented with different color combinations this time, and discovered a few that I think I’ll use again!  And, instead of coloring a full background I decided to use a stamp that provided the effect I was looking for.  Clean and simple, and I couldn’t be more pleased.  These beautiful mermaids are available at the 7 Kids store through Monday of next week.  Enjoy!

Copics Used:
Skin:  E000 E00 E11 E04 R00 R20 R24 V93
Hair:  RV93 RV95 R56
Tail, Top:  YR30 YG91 V93
Hat:  YR30 E50 V91 V93
Shell: E50 YG91
Water:  T1 BG70 BG90 BG0000
Paper Trey Ink for stamped image:  Saffron Spice, Ocean Tides

You Are Mermazing

Hello!  I’m back with another beautiful mermaid from the Sweet November vault release at 7 Kids.  Today I’ve colored Fathom Calmsea and Lio.  I’ve also used one of the Ocean Background sets for the grasses and rocks.  I decided to go with a different color scheme than I’d typically choose for a mermaid, but I ended up being pleased with the results.  Remember, the vault closes next Monday.  Then these lovely mermaids will swim back into the vault, and no longer be available.  Better hurry!
I hope you enjoy your day, and I’ll see you back here tomorrow with the third and final mermaid from this release!

Copics Used:
Skin: E000 E00 E11 E04 R00 R20   Eyes:  B66 BG07  Lips:  R24 R20
Hair:  E40 E41 E42 E43 E44
Tail:  R43 R35 R29 R39   Top:  E50 E81 V93 0  Beads:  B00 B02 B04
Stars:  Y11 Y21 Y26 Y28
Grass/Rocks/Sand:  G24 G99 C1 C3 C5 C7 BG11 E50 E30 E31 E33
Water:  BG10 BG11 BG34
Starfish:  Y11 Y21 Y26 Y28 B00 B02 B04 B18

Be A Mermaid

Good Morning!  On the 15th of each month Sweet November releases archived stamps that have been converted to digital images, and make them available for a limited time.  I have to say, the June Vault Opening has been my favorite to date.  I do love characters interacting, and this group of images is fabulous for that!  Today I've colored Treasure Tempestwind and her friends Eddy and Lio.  Treasure and Eddy come together, and Lio is part of the set that goes with Fathom Calmsea.  I've also included the large stone from the Ocean Background set.
I never thought I'd be so excited about digital images, but it is amazing the various ways you can design your cards with them.  Especially with all the additional background elements Amy adds into her releases.  And thanks to Amy’s lives, I've learned a lot about how to color these scenes.  I highly recommend you look into joining the 7 Kids Facebook Group so you can learn from Amy as well.  And of course, don't forget to check out the latest Sweet November release and other crafty goodness at the 7 Kids Craft Store!
As always, I appreciate you stopping by.  I'll be back soon, as I am excited about coloring all of the beauties from this vault opening.  The vault remains open through next Monday, but once the week is over these beautiful mermaids will no longer be available.

Copics Used:
Skin:  E000 E00 E04 E11 R00 R20
Eyes:  YG21 YG17 YG99
Lips B63 B66 B69
Hair:  YR12 YR18 E09
Tail: B60 B63 B66 B69 B39 YG21
Beads/Top:  YG21 YG17 YG99 Y11 Y21 Y26
Seahorse:  RV14 RV25 RV09 RV19
Eddy: W0 W2 W4 W6
Rock YG95 YG 97 YG99
Water/Sand:  BG10 BG11 BG34 E50 E30 E31 E33

So Glad We’re Friends

Hello!  Are you as grateful as I am that it’s Friday?  I have a Hello Bluebird post for you today.  It’s funny, you think when you get started with these tiny images that they’ll color up quickly, but they do end up requiring a bit of attention.  And are they ever fun to bring to life!  There is something really special about HB images.  They have the sweetest stances, and expressions.  This stamp set, Farmyard Little Bits, comes with pigs as well.  And they are adorable!  For this card, I ended up choosing a CAS design.  After applying Distress Oxide, which I love, I colored and die cut the “little bits”.  I just love the interaction of these cuties!  I’m so excited that 7 Kids now carries Hello Bluebird.  This particular set is not available currently, but there is plenty of cuteness to peruse!  

Stay crafty, thanks for stopping by, and have a fabulous weekend!

Distress Oxides:  Cracked Pistachio, Tumbled Glass, Twisted Citron
Copics Used:
Cows: T3 T1 C00 C0 T9 T5 R01 R30 R32
Hay:  YR24 YR23 Y26 Y11
Barn:  R43 R35 R27 C00 C0 T7

More Than Unicorns

Hello!  My friend Amy and I got together last week for a lovely “crafternoon”, and we each did our own version of Hello Bluebird’s Unicorn Tales.  Granted, Amy is a much more experienced colorist, so I welcomed her tips and tricks along the way.  Such as the color combos, and those sweet little hearts so strategically placed!  We had a great time using Distress Oxides and vellum for the background.  We then went after the unicorns with our Copics, and I cannot tell you how fun it was to watch these little cuties come to life.  How can you not love Hello Bluebird?  In the end, we were both so tickled with the outcome of our respective cards.  And, I’m also excited to share with you that Hello Bluebird is now available at the 7 Kids Craft Store!  Hope you have fun with that, and thank you for your visit! 

Distress Oxides:  Abandoned Coral, Worn Lipstick, Tattered Rose
Copics Used:  W00 W0 W1 W2 W3 Y02 Y21 Y26 E37 V000 V01 BG11 BG34 R000 R32

Spending Time With You

A quick post for you today.  I’m such a fan of Stacey Yacula, and have been for years.  It’s been a treat since she’s been collaborating with My Favorite Things.  I haven’t missed purchasing a release yet.  Her images are so darn cute, and there’s fabulous scene builders in most of the stamp sets as well.  So I’ve colored “Picnic Pals”, and ended up being tickled with the results.  I started the background by blending Distress Oxides, using the MFT Sun Ray Stencil.  From there, I masked and colored the rest of the scene.  And for a final touch, I colored and fussy cut the picnic basket so I could pop it with mounting tape.  A few sequins, and Voila!  A sweet little card that couldn’t have been more fun to put together!  I hope you enjoy!

Distress Oxides:  Squeezed Lemonade, Tattered Rose, Wild Honey
Copics Used:
Animals:  E30 E31 E33 E35 E37 YR30 E50 E51 R30 W00 W0 W2 W3
Tree:  E44 E47 YG23 YG17 G94 G99
Shrub:  YG21 G14 G07
Grass:  YG01 YG03 YG17 YG67
Quilt:  BV00 BV11 BV17 C1 C3
Watermelon:  R20 R43 G40 G82 G24 YG93
Birdhouse:  E47 E44 E43 R20 R43
Basket:  Y21 YR23 E33 E39 BV00 BV11

Everyone Needs A Friend

Hello!  I’m up at 7 Kids today, and I couldn’t wait to put these Dreamerland Crafts stamps on paper!  I used the “A Dog’s Best Friend”, and “Mailbox and Wall” Mix and Match Set.  I don’t do much masking, but I was so pleased with this little scene.  Looks like there’s lots of love to go around between that little birdie, the pup, and the pup’s new owner.  Brings out all the good feels!  Dreamerland is the featured vendor at 7 Kids this month, offering a 20% discount using the code DREAM.  This card came together so easily.  I think you’d love crafting with Dreamerland!

Copics Used:
Skin:  E000 E00 E11 E04 R00 R20
Hair:  E74 E77 E79
Dress/Bow:  R00 R20 R43 YR30 E81
BrickWall/Box:  C1 C4 W2 W3 W4 W6 W8
Dog:  E30 E31 E55 E57
Bird:  E31 E33 B32 B12 B14 Y38
Grass/Ground:  E42 E43 E44 YG01 YG03 YG17 YG67
Sky:  BG0000 BG10 Y000
Bushes:  YG21 YG93 YG95 YG97 YG99

Wishing You a Magical Day

Hi there!  Today’s guests of honor are Sweet November’s Sparkle Moondrifter, Skater & Ray.  In my years of crafting, I’ve never had more fun coloring than with these beautiful mermaids from the latest SN release at 7 Kids.  Their hair, eyes, and sweet friends are a crafter’s dream to create with!  All the postings I’ve seen of these beauties have been gorgeous.  Needless to say, I’m going to color them all!  I hope you’ve been able to get crafty with them as well.  And thank you for stopping by.  Enjoy your week!

Copics Used:
Skin:  E000 E00 E04 E11 R00 R20
Hair:  V01 V12 V15 V17 RV52 RV55 RV17
Eyes:  YG21 YG17 YG99
Lips:  R24 R20
Eyeshadow:  W3 W4 E000 RV19
Tail:  YG21 YG17 YG99
Stingrays:  E30 E31 E33 E34 YR30 B41 B12 B04
Water: BG10 BG11 BG34
Sand:  E50 E30 E31 E33

You’re Amazing

Hello!  A quick post for you today.  I colored along with Amy during her June Sweet November release, and am just now getting around to sharing the end result!  So, Jewel Eboncave and Bobber are just the most fun to color.  Talk about a sweet friendship in the making!  Jewel is so surprised by Bobber’s appearance.  I mean, he’s an Angler fish!  They’re usually not your friend!  But I think he was a bit captivated.  All is good.  Yes, I do love the stories that Amy instigates with her fabulous creations!  If you haven’t had the opportunity to create with a Sweet November image, I think you’re missing out!  Be sure to check out the latest release at the 7 Kids!

Copics Used:  I didn’t track the colors as I was following Amy’s live coloring.

Hello

Hi there!  Today I’ve colored a little Dreamerland cutie, “Let’s Watch It Grow”.  She might be little, but she’s wishing you a great big hello!  I had a lot of fun creating this outdoor scene for her, which seems to always happen when I stamp up a Dreamerland image.  They tend to tell a story, and it’s fun challenging myself to share all the details of that story with my Copic markers.  I hope you enjoy!  And finally, I am excited to let you know that Dreamerland stamps are discounted 20% at 7 Kids, by using the code DREAM.  I think you’ll love these darling stamps!

Copics Used:
Skin:  E000 E00 E11 E04 R00 R20
Hair:  Y35 YR27 E18
Clothes:  RV13 RV14 RV29 BG53 BG72 BG75 YG00 YG03 YG17 C0 C1 C2
Pot/Flowers:  E95 E97 E99 BG11 G00 RV00 RV21 RV13 RV14 YG01 YG03 YG17
Grass:  YG01 YG03 YG17 YG67
Sky:  B000 R00 YR30
Tree:  E44 E47 E49 YG00 RV10 RV21 RV34 R56 R59